Urgent Warning: FSIS Alerts Consumers to Uninspected Frozen Pasta from Walmart and Trader Joe's

A critical public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regarding two popular frozen pasta products sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s. Consumers are strongly advised not to consume these items due to their production without the mandatory federal inspection, rendering them potentially unwholesome and unfit for human consumption.

The products in question are:

• Walmart’s Marketside brand “Bacon Carbonara with Sauce” (15.25-oz.

  tray, with a “Use By” date of 07/08/2025 and lot code 24190-84510)

• Trader Joe’s brand “Bacon & Kale Pasta Salad with Sweet & Sour Dressing” (10.7-oz. tray, with a “Use By” date of 07/11/2025 and lot code 24193-84510)

Both products bear establishment numbers “EST.

M40430” and “EST. M46549” printed on the side of the packaging. They were produced by BC Gourmet HK, Ltd., and shipped to retail locations across several states, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. The FSIS issued the alert on Thursday, September 26, 2024, emphasizing the severe implications of consuming uninspected meat or poultry products.

The agency clarified that while a public health alert has been issued, a full recall is not being initiated because the products are no longer available for purchase in stores.

However, consumers who may still have these items in their freezers or refrigerators are urged to take immediate action.

FSIS highly recommends that anyone in possession of these specific frozen pasta products either discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

It is paramount that these products are not consumed, even if they appear normal, as the lack of federal inspection means their safety and quality cannot be guaranteed.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products to date. However, anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider without delay.

Consumers with questions regarding this public health alert can reach out to BC Gourmet HK, Ltd. directly or contact the FSIS for further information. The FSIS plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products, and this warning underscores their commitment to consumer protection.