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Use caution Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published June 13, 2018

Venda Ravioli Meat Ravioli Products Recalled: Produced Without Federal Inspection

USDA recalls 738 pounds of frozen meat ravioli products made without federal inspection during a facility suspension. Consumers urged not to eat these products and should throw them away or return to store.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #046-2018-EXPMeat & poultryVenda Ravioli ›
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What happened, in plain English

Venda Ravioli is recalling approximately 738 pounds of frozen meat ravioli products that were made without federal inspection while their facility was under suspension. These products pose a risk of consuming untested meat, which could lead to food safety issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275838-venda-ravioli-meat-ravioli-products-recalled-produced-without-federal-inspection.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275838-venda-ravioli-meat-ravioli-products-recalled-produced-without-federal-inspection · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #046-2018-EXP

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“Venda Ravioli Meat Ravioli Products Recalled: Produced Without Federal Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275838-venda-ravioli-meat-ravioli-products-recalled-produced-without-federal-inspection. Based on USDA FSIS recall #046-2018-EXP (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/venda-ravioli-inc--recalls-meat-and-poultry-pasta-products-produced-without-benefit).

Why it’s dangerous

The products were made without federal inspection during a time when the facility was suspended. This means the meat may not meet safety standards, potentially causing foodborne illness if consumed.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Venda Ravioli meat ravioli products from February 2018 through June 2018 are affected. Those with products without a USDA inspection mark are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 16 oz. sealed trays with VENDA RAVIOLI, PASTA FRESCA, COSTANTINOS products. Look for lot codes 05318-15918 or specific codes like 05318, 05418, 05518, 05618, 05718, 05818, 05918. Products without a USDA inspection mark are also recalled.

  • Brand
    Venda Ravioli
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: not listedCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

USDA FSIS distribution: “Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Rhode Island”

States: Massachusetts, Rhode Island.

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2018.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 201812. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Jun 13, 201822018
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Are there any confirmed injuries from this product?

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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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 #046-2018-EXP (June 13, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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