Pastene ITALIAN RIGATONI #31 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7083 UPC: 066086070832

The Pastene Companies LTD. recalled Pastene ITALIAN RIGATONI in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Apr 10, 2014.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Semolina pasta fails to declare the allergen"wheat"" Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide Nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Canton, MA. The recall covers 6,000 cases, total for all varieties of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 7, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.