Urgent Alert: Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Walmart Pasta Recalled Due to Undisclosed Allergens

An urgent food safety alert has been issued for consumers nationwide as nearly 10,000 pounds of popular pasta products sold at Walmart stores are being recalled due to the presence of undeclared allergens. This significant recall impacts certain varieties of Chef Boyardee and Hy-Vee branded spaghetti and meatballs, posing a serious health risk to individuals with sensitivities to milk, soy, or egg.

The U.S.

Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Conagra Brands, based in Fort Worth, Texas, initiated the recall. The affected products include 14.75-ounce cans of “Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs” and 14.75-ounce cans of “Hy-Vee Spaghetti & Meatballs.” These specific cans can be identified by their “BEST BY” date of “DEC 26 2024” and an establishment number of “EST.

794M” prominently displayed on the bottom of the can.

The core of the issue lies in mislabeling: these products were inadvertently filled with a beef ravioli product that contains milk, soy, and egg – ingredients not declared on the spaghetti and meatballs labels. For consumers without these allergies, the products are safe to consume.

However, for those with allergies or severe sensitivities to milk, soy, or egg, consumption could lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.

As of the recall announcement, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Nonetheless, the FSIS is urging consumers who have purchased the recalled items not to consume them.

Instead, consumers should either discard the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase – their local Walmart store – for a full refund.

Conagra Brands is committed to consumer safety and has provided a dedicated line for inquiries. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Care at 1-800-921-7404.

This recall underscores the importance of carefully checking product labels and remaining vigilant about food safety for allergy sufferers.