HPP– The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new details regarding two pasta products that were recalled, establishing risk levels following a voluntary recall that began in November.
On November 20, a recall was issued for Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells and Mama Mancini’s Stuffed Shells with Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese, which were distributed by Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. The recall was announced by the FDA due to concerns that the pastas “may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
Both pastas have been assigned a Class II risk classification, indicating that exposure to them “may lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects or where the likelihood of serious adverse health effects is minimal.”
The FDA identified a total of 1,170 cases of ricotta stuffed shells and an equal number of cases of stuffed shells with sauce that have been recalled in several states, including California, New Jersey, Delaware, Minnesota, Arizona, and Indiana.
MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc., an Italian food distributor based in New Jersey, owns Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc.
The FDA warns that consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can lead to a condition known as listeriosis.
Common signs of listeriosis include a mild fever, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Nonetheless, listeriosis poses a serious risk of fatality for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. It presents significant dangers to expectant individuals and their infants.
The detailed information regarding the recalled pasta products includes “Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells, packaged in 6 trays of 14 oz. each,” and “Mama Mancini’s Stuffed Shells with Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese, available in 4 trays of 4 lbs. each / 6 trays of 14 oz. each, with 4 boxes per case / 6 trays per case.