The product was not labeled with ingredients nor with an allergen declaration; the carton only contained one label which states the product identity by the second label with…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.
Del Monaco Specialty Foods INC.Morgan Hill, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
10 041622 00263 510 041622 01942 8
Lot / date codes
Three lots of the 10 oz. pacakges, and 2 lots of the 3 lb. packages are under recall. The codes for these are as follows: 10 oz. sample size: Product code: 41622 263AS: DSF Code: 960110 Package code: A26713, Packaging Date: 09/24/13 Case code: 0924139438
Package code: A26913 Packaging Date: 09/26/13 Case code: 0926139569
Package code: A31113 Packaging Date: 11/07/13 Case code: 1107131625 4 x 3 lb. pouch size: Product code 41622-1942F
DSF Code 941270 Package code: Use by 9-25-14 Packaging Date:9/25/13 Case code:0925139543 Package code: Use by 11/06/14 Packaging Date: 11/06/13 Case code: 1106131577
Distribution area
CA
CA
United States
Quantity affected
196 cases of 12. x 10 oz, sample size; 1470 lbs; 550 cases of 4 x 3 lb.
Recall initiation
FDA report date: January 15, 2014
FDA recall number
F-1385-2014
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Del Monaco Specialty Foods INC. initiated this food recall on November 21, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The product was not labeled with ingredients nor with an allergen declaration; the carton only contained one label which states the product identity by the second label with ingredients and allergen information was inadvertently left off. The product is for food service and is sold in cartons of 4 x 3 lb. individual pouches and samples, not for retail sales. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The product was not labeled with ingredients nor with an allergen declaration; the carton only contained one label which states the product identity by the second label with ingredients and allergen information was inadvertently left off. The product is for food service and is sold in cartons of 4 x 3 lb. individual pouches and samples, not for retail sales.
Armanino Alfredo Sauce was made or distributed by Del Monaco Specialty Foods INC. in Morgan Hill, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1385-2014, dated January 15, 2014.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared allergen
Symptoms to watch for
Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.
When symptoms may appear
Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.
Higher-risk groups
Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.
What to do now
1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.
For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
4 answers
What is the Armanino Alfredo Sauce recall?
Del Monaco Specialty Foods INC. recalled Armanino Alfredo Sauce in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1385-2014. The product was not labeled with ingredients nor with an allergen declaration; the carton only contained one label which states the product identity by the second label with…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.
Is the Del Monaco Specialty Foods INC. recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1385-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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