More Than 30 Tons Of Ravioli Sold By Arkansas-Based Walmart Recalled Throughout U.S.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK — More than 30 tons of Sam’s Choice ravioli distributed to Walmart stores has been recalled nationwide after the product was found to contain milk, an undeclared allergen.

Cincinnati-based Wornick Co. posted the recall notice of more than 61,500 tons of the product on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service on Friday evening. The voluntary recall was implemented after officials learned the allergen was not declared on the product's label as federal law requires.

“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them, the recall notice reads. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase."

The affected beef wonton ravioli items were produced on Feb. 22, 2017 and March 28, 2017. The following products are subject to recall:

• 14.5-oz. plastic bowl packages containing “Sam’s Choice ASIAN STYLE BEEF WONTON Ravioli,” with “BEST IF USED BY” dates of Feb. 22, 2018 and Mar. 28, 2018.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 19076” inside the USDA mark of inspection, with the items shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The issue was detected when company officials received notification from an ingredient supplier that the beef ravioli the company received and used in the recalled products potentially contained undeclared milk. While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness in ensuring companies notify their customers when items are shelved and that steps are taken to make certain affected products are no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with additional questions about the recall can contact Paul Morris at the Wornick Co. at (513) 552-7485. Consumers with overall food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov.

The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

Retail giant Walmart is based in Bentonville, Ark., some 215 miles north of Little Rock.

>>> Product label provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service