CDPH Warns of Undeclared Allergens in Pasta, Spreads and Wraps Manufactured by Hasta Be Pasta
Date: 2/3/2015
Number: 15-015
Contact: Scott Murray (916) 440-7259
SACRAMENTO ā The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today warned consumers with allergies to milk, soy or egg not to eat the following pasta dishes, spreads, or wraps because they contain milk, soy and egg allergens that are not declared on the product label:
Hasta Be Pasta, Arcata, CA
Brand and Size | āSize | āUndeclared Allergen |
| Pasta | ā | ā |
| āArtichoke Pesto Pasta | ā10 oz. | āMilk |
| āMeatless Ragu Pasta | 10 oz. | āMilk |
āPasta with Roasted Garlic and Bell Pepper (Pasta con
Pepeperone ed Aglio) | ā10 oz. | āMilk |
| āPasta in Arrabbiata Sauce (Pasta alla Arrabbiata) | ā10 oz. | āMilk |
| āPasta in Mediterranean Sauce (Pasta alla Mediterranean) | ā10 oz. | āMilk |
| āPasta with Pecorino, Walnuts, and Olives (Pasta Pastora) | ā10 oz. | āMilk |
| āPasta with a Spicy Eggplant Sauce (Pasta all Norma) | ā10 oz. | āMilk |
| āSpreads | ā | ā |
| āPaoloās Antipasto Mediterranean Spread | ā5 oz. | āSoy and Egg |
| āPaoloās Antipasto Artichoke and Crab Spread | ā5 oz. | āSoy and egg |
| āWraps | ā | ā |
| āPaoloās Snackinā Wraps Mediterranean Wraps | ā4.6 oz. | āSoy and egg |
| āPaoloās Snackinā Wraps Artichoke and Crab Wraps | ā4.6 oz. | āSoy and egg |
People who have milk, soy, and/or egg allergies risk life-threatening reactions if these products are consumed. To date, no illnesses have been reported.
Hasta Be Pasta of Arcata, California, has initiated a voluntary recall of these products after a routine inspection by CDPH identified the labeling deficiency.
The cooked pasta noodles with sauce and grated cheese were packaged in plastic containers with a clear lid. The spreads are blended ingredients and were packaged in clear plastic containers. The wraps are wheat tortillas filled with spreads, rolled and wrapped in clear cellophane. These products were distributed to retail stores in the Humboldt County, California area.
Pictures of the recalled pasta, spreads and wraps are available on the CDPHās website. Consumers in possession of any of these products should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them in the trash.
Consumers who have experienced an allergic reaction after eating these products should consult their health care provider. Anyone observing these products being offered for sale is encouraged to call CDPH toll-free complaint line at (800) 495-3232.
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