Cavatappi Pasta (Preferred Meals) – Listeria contamination (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Preferred Meals, Cook and Serve, Cavatappi Pasta with Mascarpone Tomato Cream Sauce; 54 9.25 OZ units (NET WEIGHT 31.22 LBS) KEEP FROZEN INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY
Brand
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 50329-16251, 50329-16252, 50329-16253, 50326-16254, 50329-16261
Products Sold
Lot 50329-16251, 50329-16252, 50329-16253, 50326-16254, 50329-16261
Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. is recalling Preferred Meals, Cook and Serve, Cavatappi Pasta with Mascarpone Tomato Cream Sauce; 54 9.25 OZ unit due to Possible contamination of product with Listeria monocytogenes.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Possible contamination of product with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, IL
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026