Wattie's Canned Spaghetti Recall: Import Violation Risk
Kiwi Care Package Company recalls Wattie's canned spaghetti with sausage due to import violations. Do not consume; discard or return.
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Import Violation
What happened, in plain English
Kiwi Care Package Company is recalling approximately 90 pounds of Wattie's canned spaghetti with sausage because the products were distributed without the required U.S. import inspection. The items came from a New Zealand establishment that was not eligible to export to the United States, creating a potential for adverse health consequences. Although no adverse reactions have been reported, consumers are urged not to eat these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275617-wattie-s-canned-spaghetti-recall-import-violation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275617-wattie-s-canned-spaghetti-recall-import-violation-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #088-2016
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“Wattie's Canned Spaghetti Recall: Import Violation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275617-wattie-s-canned-spaghetti-recall-import-violation-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #088-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kiwi-care-package-company-recalls-watties-canned-spaghetti-sausage-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection and originated from an establishment ineligible to export to the U.S. This means the food did not receive FSIS re-inspection upon entry, leaving a possibility of adverse health consequences that cannot be ruled out without proper oversight.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Wattie's canned spaghetti with sausage through the internet. Anyone who has consumed or plans to consume this specific imported product is at potential risk of adverse health consequences due to lack of inspection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 137 cans weighing 300 grams each labeled "Wattie's Spaghetti with Sausages 100% Lamb & BEEF." The product bears the New Zealand establishment number PH233. It was sold through the internet and imported on September 1, 2016.
- Brand
Wattie's- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the canned spaghetti with sausage due to the import violation and potential health risks.
Discard or return items
Throw away the recalled cans or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone gotten sick from these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, but anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #088-2016 (September 24, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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