Check Your Pantry for These Recalled Pasta Products

Before you make your next patch of pasta, make sure to check your pantry. 

In June, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice for several Wildly Beloved Foods products due to the risk of mold. 

The Washington-based company, the recall notice stated, "is recalling approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination." 

The recalled Orzo (vegan) Dried, 10oz, the notification added, was distributed at Payless Foods, The Star Store, Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market, and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is also easily identifiable thanks to its clear compostable bag, which is marked with the lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-050724-A and with the expiration date of May 7, 2025, printed on the side ofthe package.

As for the recalled Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10oz bags, they were also distributed at Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market, and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is package is similar to the Orzo, made with a clear compostable bag and marked with lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-051724-A, along with the expiration date of May 17, 2025, printed on the side of package.

Importantly, the FDA noted that no illnesses have been reported in connection to the recall. However, the recall was initiated because the product was "under-dried and we found three packages within our retail marketplace that had the beginning signs of mold." 

As the Cleveland Clinic explains, eating moldy food is a bit of a roll of the dice. After all, some mold is good — like blue cheese — but other mold can be harmful. "In certain cases, the mold found on spoiled food could be dangerous, so if you suddenly develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, an elevated temperature, or diarrhea, you should immediately seek medical help," the Cleveland Clinic wrote in a post. And, as dietitian Lillian Craggs-Dino added, “Allergic reactions can be delayed — or they can be right away” after consuming mold, so stay vigilant if you believe you or someone around you has ingested it. 

The FDA urges anyone who has purchased either of these products to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard of them immediately. Consumers with any questions can contact the company directly at  (360) 321-5000.