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High RiskReported June 25, 2026 (11 days ago)

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

Recalled by Reser's Fine Foods

Meat & poultry recall

Reser's Fine Foods

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Class I — most serious

There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

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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.

Full recall details

Date reported
June 25, 2026
Recall started
June 25, 2026
Distributed in
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
What was recalled
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 it was recalled (as stated by the USDA)
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 Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.Show full text ▾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 Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product labeled as pasta salad may actually contain chicken salad, which contains egg and milk, known allergens, that are not declared on the product label. The RTE product labeled as pasta salad that may contain chicken salad was produced on June 11, 2026. The following product is subject to recall [ view labels ]: 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. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “P-00874” printed on the side of the plastic tub. This item was shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia for further distribution to foodservice locations. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they mislabeled RTE chicken salad products as RTE pasta salad products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Consumer Affairs at 888-223-2127 or consumeraffairs@resers.com . Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Raquel Tadlock, Publicity Associate, Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., at 619-234-0345 or Resers@HavasFormula.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

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

According to the USDA: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens.

How serious is this recall?+

Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

What should I do if I have 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pas…?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official USDA notice

Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.

Recall number: USDA-009-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.