CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Smokey Mozzarella Pasta Salad Bulk Container sold recalled by ASK Foods
ASK Foods is recalling Smokey Mozzarella Pasta Salad Bulk Container sold from the deli and to food service, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 2018 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-0743-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81465
- Recalling firm
- ASK Foods, Palmyra, PA
- Brand
- Smokey Mozzarella
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 20 Dec 2018
- Reported
- 26 Dec 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 23 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Dec 2018 | Classified by FDA | +58 days |
| 26 Dec 2018 | Published 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
Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
ASK Foods Inc. Smokey Mozzarella Pasta Salad, 4 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli and to food service accounts
Where it was distributed
Product Distributed in the following States AL, AK, CT, DL, FL, GA, IL, ID, KT, LA, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY ,NC , OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
AlaskaAlabamaConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginiaWest Virginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
2303-119
Where was it sold?
Product Distributed in the following States AL, AK, CT, DL, FL, GA, IL, ID, KT, LA, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY ,NC , OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
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
5 other products · FDA event 81465This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Naturally Creative Firecracker Slaw Bulk Container sold recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Naturally Creative Firecracker Slaw Bulk Container sold recalledNaturally Creative | ASK Foods | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS II | Wegmans Roasted Corn and Bean Salad recalled by ASK FoodsWegmans | ASK Foods | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS II | Rigatoni Casserole Aluminum Tray Pan sold on Hot Bar at Retailer recalledRigatoni Casserole | ASK Foods | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS II | Taste of Inspirations Rotini Salad recalled by ASK FoodsTaste | ASK Foods | Listeria | 20 states | |
| CLASS II | Naturally Creative, Roasted Corn recalled by ASK FoodsNaturally Creative | ASK Foods | Listeria | 20 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Salata Salad Kitchen Jalapen¿o Avocado Dressing recalledSalata | Salata Dressings | Salmonella | GA, NC, TX |
| Food | CLASS I | Salad Sprouting Mixture - Broccoli, Mustard, Alfalfa and Cabbage recalled | Todd's Seeds | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Fiesta Salad with Shrimp recalled by Taylor Fresh FoodsFiesta | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |