CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Jan 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pasta Para Duris 12 oz. (340g) Brand Name: Melissa's recalled

World Variety Produce is recalling Pasta Para Duris 12 oz. (340g) Brand Name: Melissa's, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 23 Dec 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lot codes are affected.
Quantity recalled2561 case (15,366 individual units)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0292-2023
FDA event ID
91405
Recalling firm
World Variety Produce, Vernon, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Dec 2022
FDA classified
19 Jan 2023
Reported
25 Jan 2023
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Product category
Pasta & Noodles

Timeline

23 Dec 2022Recall initiated by company
19 Jan 2023Classified by FDA+27 days
25 Jan 2023Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Pasta Para Duris was found to contain wheat that is not declared on the label

Product as listed by the FDA

Pasta Para Duris 12 oz. (340g) Brand Name: Melissa's UPC: 045255 152739 Distributed by: World Variety Produce, Inc. PO Box 514599 LA, CA 90051 Clear plastic bag with front label Package size: 6 count

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed to the states of IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, and WI.

IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhioWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Pasta Para Duris was found to contain wheat that is not declared on the label

Which lots are affected?

All lot codes are affected.

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed to the states of IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, and WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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