CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pasta Salad Creamy Parmesan recalled by Southern Home

Southern Home is recalling Pasta Salad Creamy Parmesan, distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 27 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes042013CA85, exp. date 4/20/13; 052113CA85, exp. dated 5/21/13

Quantity recalled523 cases, total

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-1933-2012
FDA event ID: 62647
Recalling firm: Southern Home, Mauldin, SC
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Jun 2012
FDA classified: 10 Aug 2012
Reported: 22 Aug 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

27 Jun 2012	Recall initiated by company
10 Aug 2012	Classified by FDA	+44 days
22 Aug 2012	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Products may contain metal fragments

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Southern Home Pasta Salad Creamy Parmesan, 6.2 oz., UPC 0788002892, 12 packages per case

Where it was distributed

GA, NC, SC, TN

Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products may contain metal fragments

Which lots are affected?

042013CA85, exp. date 4/20/13; 052113CA85, exp. dated 5/21/13

Where was it sold?

GA, NC, SC, TN

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 62647

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Aug 2012	CLASS II	Pasta Salad Ranch with Bacon recalled by Southern Home	Southern Home	Foreign Material	4 states

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All 2

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Aug 2012Food	CLASS II	Pasta Salad Ranch with Bacon recalled by Southern Home	Southern Home	Foreign Material	4 states

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