5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pas…

Reser's Fine Foods has recalled 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pas…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on June 25, 2026 and was initiated on June 25, 2026. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pas…. The company behind the recall is Reser's Fine Foods. The USDA describes the product as: “5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad” with “USE BY JUL/16/26 430” printed on the side of the plastic tub.”

Why was 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pas… recalled?

According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, June 25, 2026 – Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., a Halifax, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,300 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) product labeled as a pasta salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pas…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Reser's Fine Foods or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.