Urgent Recall: Popular Chef Boyardee Pasta & Meatball Products at Walmart Pose Contamination Risk

A critical food safety alert has been issued for consumers nationwide, particularly those who shop at Walmart. Conagra Brands, a major food producer, has initiated a Class I recall of specific Chef Boyardee pasta and meatball products due to the alarming potential for foreign plastic material contamination.

This urgent warning, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), highlights a significant health risk, urging immediate action from shoppers.

The recall targets two popular Chef Boyardee varieties: "Chicken & Stars with Meatballs" and "Mini Ravioli." These products were sold in multi-pack units, primarily through Walmart stores.

The specific batches under scrutiny bear the establishment number "EST. 794M" and a "BEST BY" date of Dec. 26, 2024. Consumers are strongly advised to check their pantries and refrigerators for these particular items.

A Class I recall is the most serious type of recall, indicating a high probability that consuming the product could lead to severe adverse health consequences or even death.

In this instance, the concern is the presence of hard plastic fragments within the food, which could pose a choking hazard, cause oral injury, or damage internal organs if ingested.

The affected products include:

• Chef Boyardee Chicken & Stars with Meatballs: Specifically, products with a "BEST BY" date of Dec.

  26, 2024, and bearing establishment number "EST. 794M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

• Chef Boyardee Mini Ravioli: Similar to the above, look for the "BEST BY" date of Dec. 26, 2024, and the establishment number "EST. 794M."

These details are crucial for consumers to identify whether they possess the recalled items.

It is imperative to check both the "BEST BY" date and the establishment number to ensure accuracy.

Conagra Brands voluntarily initiated this recall after discovering that the products might contain foreign material. While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries related to the consumption of these products to date, the potential risk is too high to ignore.

FSIS is taking the proactive step of verifying that the recalling firm is notifying customers and ensuring that the products are no longer available for purchase.

If you have purchased any of the affected Chef Boyardee products, the advice is clear and unequivocal: do not consume them. Instead, consumers should immediately discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional questions or concerns, consumers can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Care directly at 1-800-921-7299.

This recall serves as a vital reminder for all consumers to remain vigilant about food safety. Always check product labels, be aware of recall announcements, and prioritize your health and safety.

Discarding or returning these potentially contaminated items is a simple yet critical step to prevent any potential harm to yourself or your loved ones.