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

Lot, batch or date codesAll Lots in Commerce
Quantity recalled6,000 cases, total for all varieties

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 2014Recall initiated by company
28 Apr 2014Classified by FDA+18 days
7 May 2014Published 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

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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