#food-recall

#food-recall

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Nate's Fine Foods of Roseville, California, recalled thousands of cases of linguine, fettucine, penne and other pastas sold to large producers of heat-and-eat meals and pasta salads on Sept. 25, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice posted Thursday. The move came after tests showed that pasta made by Nate's Fine Foods contained the same strain of listeria found in chicken fettucine Alfredo and meatball linguine products linked to an outbreak that has killed four people and sickened 20 since August 2024.

"Our investigation into this matter confirmed a mechanical issue with a piece of equipment created conditions that could support the development of mold in the product prior to the expiration date," Hostess' explanation reads. "This mechanical issue was present for a limited period and resolved in a timely manner." As a result, it adds, only a limited selection of products were impacted.

The Food and Drug Administration is warning shoppers not to eat, sell, or serve the Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible Cesium-137 contamination.

Individuals with food allergies, medical diets, or religious restrictions are at risk due to the undeclared meat source materials in the recalled bologna products.

The recall arises from complaints about undeclared ingredients in Gaiser's bologna, prompting an investigation by FSIS that discovered mislabeling of meat types.