Marin Pasta Works Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Class I Recall 013-2016

Health Risk: High Feb 5, 2016

Congressional and Public Affairs

Veronika Medina (202) 720-9113

Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2016 – Marin Pasta Works, a San Rafael, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 491 pounds of pork ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The sausage, parmesan and spinach ravioli items were produced between Jan. 4, 2016 to Feb. 4, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]

12-oz.vacuum-packaged packages containing pieces of “Sausage, Parm and Spinach Ravioli” with Best By Dates of Feb. 4 to March 4, 2016.

These items were distributed to retail locations in California.

The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities conducted at a retail store in San Rafael, California.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact John Sarrran, Owner of Marin Pasta Works, at (877) 263-2332 ext 310.