Updated
Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 26
Reser's Fine Foods Recalls 5,300 Pounds of Pasta Salad Over Undeclared Egg, Milk Allergens
Updated
Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 26

Reser's Fine Foods Recalls 5,300 Pounds of Pasta Salad Over Undeclared Egg, Milk Allergens

3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 26

Summary

  • About 5,300 pounds of Molly's Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad were recalled after some 5-pound tubs were found to contain chicken salad instead.
  • FSIS said the mislabeled product could expose people with egg or milk allergies to undeclared allergens because those ingredients are present in the chicken salad but not on the label.
  • The affected tubs carry a July 16, 2026 use-by date, a June 11, 2026 production date and establishment number P-00874, and were shipped to distributors in seven states.
  • No illnesses have been confirmed, but federal officials said some product may still be in refrigerators and urged consumers not to eat it and to discard it or return it.

Insights

How did 5,300 pounds of mislabeled salad cross seven states before the company discovered its own error?
As undeclared allergen recalls surge, is our food supply becoming less safe despite regulations?
When innovation leads to error, how can food companies ensure safety isn't sacrificed for new products?