CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 May 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pastene Italian Orecchiette cellophane recalled by The Pastene Companies
The Pastene Companies is recalling Pastene Italian Orecchiette cellophane, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 Apr 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1909-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67966
- Recalling firm
- The Pastene Companies, Canton, MA
- Brand
- Pastene
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Apr 2014
- FDA classified
- 28 Apr 2014
- Reported
- 7 May 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 Apr 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Apr 2014 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 7 May 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Semolina pasta fails to declare the allergen"wheat"
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Pastene ITALIAN ORECCHIETTE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7097 UPC: 066086070979
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Pastene Italian Orecchiette cellophane recalled?
Yes. The Pastene Companies recalled Pastene Italian Orecchiette cellophane on 10 Apr 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1909-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Semolina pasta fails to declare the allergen"wheat"
Which lots are affected?
All Lots in Commerce
Where was it sold?
Nationwide Nationwide
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 21 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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