CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Stouffer's vegetable lasagna recalled by Nestle U

Nestle USA is recalling Stouffer's vegetable lasagna, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesProduction codes and Best Before dates: 1. 5351595916, 5353595915, 5353595916, Best Before March 2017 6004595916, Best Before: April 2017 2. 5353595913, Best Before: March 2017. 6011595513, Best Before: April 2017. 3. 5349595914, Best Before: Jan 2017. 4. 5346595916, Best Before: March 2017

Quantity recalled28,785 cases

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-0792-2016
FDA event ID: 73500
Recalling firm: Nestle USA, Solon, OH
Brand: Stouffer's
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 Mar 2016
FDA classified: 23 Mar 2016
Reported: 30 Mar 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Pasta & Noodles

Timeline

10 Mar 2016	Recall initiated by company
23 Mar 2016	Classified by FDA	+13 days
30 Mar 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Nestle is recalling a limited number of DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine, and Stouffer's products due to the potential presence of glass pieces.

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

Stouffer's vegetable lasagna. Keep Frozen. Sold in the following sizes and UPC: 1. Party Size Net Wt. 96 oz (6 lb) 2.72kg UPC 13800-19002. 2. Net Wt. 10 1/2 oz (297g) UPC 13800-10323. 3. Family Size Net Wt. 37 1/2 oz (2 lbs. 5 1/2 oz) 1.06 kg, UPC 13800-55510. 4. Food Service Professional Product Net Wt. 6 lbs (2.72 kg) UPC 13800-30322.(this product is not available in retail stores)

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Nestle is recalling a limited number of DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine, and Stouffer's products due to the potential presence of glass pieces.

Which lots are affected?

Production codes and Best Before dates: 1. 5351595916, 5353595915, 5353595916, Best Before March 2017 6004595916, Best Before: April 2017 2. 5353595913, Best Before: March 2017. 6011595513, Best Before: April 2017. 3. 5349595914, Best Before: Jan 2017. 4. 5346595916, Best Before: March 2017

Where was it sold?

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 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

8 other products · FDA event 73500

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30 Mar 2016	CLASS II	DiGiorno Thin & Crispy Spinach and Garlic Pizza recalled by Nestle UDiGiorno Thin	Nestle USA	Foreign Material	Nationwide
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30 Mar 2016	CLASS II	DiGiorno pizzeria thin crust spinach & mushroom pizza recalledDiGiorno	Nestle USA	Foreign Material	Nationwide

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