Pasta Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level

A pasta product sold in Utah has been issued with a Level I risk classification—the most serious—after it was initially recalled in February for containing multiple undeclared allergens that could pose a life‑threatening risk to consumers with certain food allergies or sensitivities, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report.

The Recalled Product Details 

The recall involves Lobster & Crab Ravioli produced by Perfect Pasta, Inc., a Utah‑based food manufacturer. 

The company initiated a voluntary recall after discovering the product contained undeclared shrimp, crab, lobster, pollock, whiting (fish), and soy, in addition to allergens that were already listed on the label, including wheat, eggs, milk, and crustacean shellfish. 

According to the FDA’s enforcement report, the affected product was manufactured on January 19, 2026, and distributed exclusively to consignees in Utah. 

In total, 42 cases carrying 10‑pound containers of the affected ravioli were included in the recall. No press release was issued at the time. 

The recall was officially initiated on February 8, 2026, with the FDA assigning the Class I designation on March 24, 2026. 

Why Undeclared Allergens Are Especially Dangerous

Undeclared allergens are a leading cause of serious food recalls in the United States because they can trigger severe or fatal allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in sensitive individuals, according to Food Safety News. 

Fish and soy are among the FDA’s major food allergens—alongside milk, eggs, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and sesame—which must be clearly disclosed on product labels under federal law as even small amounts can be dangerous when not expected by consumers.

Understanding FDA Recall Classifications

The FDA uses a three‑tier recall classification system to communicate how dangerous a recalled product could be to public health. These classifications are assigned after FDA scientists evaluate the likelihood and severity of potential harm.

Class I recalls are the most serious. They indicate a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Foods with undeclared major allergens, such as those in this recall, commonly fall into this category because of the risk of life‑threatening allergic reactions. 

Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious harm is considered remote. These recalls still require prompt action, but generally pose a lower immediate risk. 

Class III recalls are the least serious and apply to situations where use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, though it still violates FDA regulations. 

What Consumers Should Do

Although the recalled ravioli was only distributed in Utah, FDA officials routinely urge consumers to take food recalls seriously, especially those classified as Class I. 

Anyone who purchased the affected product and has food allergies is advised not to consume it and to follow the recall instructions provided by the company or retailer.