FDA issues urgent recall of pastas sold nationwide over deadly ingredients as multiple people report illnesses
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Pasta products sold nationwide are being recalled because they may contain deadly allergens that were not listed on the packaging.
Gooder Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling five lots of Vegan Is Believin' Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals because they may contain milk not included on the ingredients label.
It is also recalling three lots of Here Comes Truffle Creamy Truffle Flavored Cheddar and Shells because they may contain cashew - also not listed on the label.
Up to 50million Americans are lactose intolerant, estimates suggest, while 6.1million have an allergy to milk.
Meanwhile, four million are allergic to tree nuts, which include cashews.
A reaction to either of these can result in hives, a rash, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, trouble breathing or a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis, a severe reaction that causes the throat to swell and a person to stop breathing.
The FDA recall notice stated: 'Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and/or cashew may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.'
The recalled products were produced between April 7 and 15 and eight reactions in connection to the recall have been reported. There have been no deaths.
The pasta products were sold in 5.25oz and 6oz packages (stock image)
The products were distributed to stores across the country between April and August and had best buy dates ranging from July 7 to 15, 2026.
The vegan pasta was sold in 5.25oz packaging with the UPC 850031990074.
The truffle product was sold in 6oz packaging with the UPC 850031990159.
The company was first alerted to the issue by a consumer.
According to the FDA, there have been six reported allergic reactions in connection to the truffle pasta and two in connection to the vegan pasta.
No deaths have been reported.
Consumers are being urged to return the products to place of purchase for a refund and contact the FDA and/or Gooder Foods with reports of reactions.
For people who are lactose intolerant, the pasta product can cause stomach upset and bloating but it is not a life threatening allergy.
People with a milk allergy, however, can suffer more severe symptoms like hives and trouble breathing within minutes of consuming cow's milk.
Two of the recalled products - a truffle pasta and a vegan meal
Those who suffer from the reaction can be treated with antihistamines or epinephrine to reduce the reaction.
For people with a cashew allergy, reactions can quickly become life-threatening.
The immune system detects the food as an invader and launches an exaggerated response.
This can lead to symptoms within seconds, including hives, rash, itchiness, swelling and tingling of lips, tightness in the throat, cramps, shortness of breath, rapid pulse, drop in blood pressure, fainting and loss of consciousness.
A severe reaction called anaphylaxis can be deadly unless treated with epinephrine.
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