F.L. Harter Pasta Salad Recall: Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens
F.L. Harter & Sons recalls refrigerated pasta salad because it lacks declared milk and soy allergens on the label, posing a risk to allergic consumers.
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What happened, in plain English
Frank L Harter & Sons Inc is recalling 548 cases of 2/5 lb containers of refrigerated pasta salad. The product contains milk and soy but these allergens were not listed on the label. This poses a serious health risk to individuals with allergies to these ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24825-f-l-harter-pasta-salad-recall-undeclared-milk-and-soy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24825-f-l-harter-pasta-salad-recall-undeclared-milk-and-soy · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1316-2016
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“F.L. Harter Pasta Salad Recall: Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24825-f-l-harter-pasta-salad-recall-undeclared-milk-and-soy. Based on FDA recall #F-1316-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1316-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary danger is an allergic reaction due to the presence of undeclared milk and soy. For individuals with sensitivities or allergies to these specific ingredients, ingestion can lead to serious health consequences ranging from hives to anaphylaxis.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Kentucky and Ohio who purchased the recalled refrigerated pasta salad are at risk, particularly those with milk or soy allergies. Anyone who has consumed the product without knowing it contained undeclared allergens may experience a severe allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your refrigerator for pasta salad containers labeled 'PASTA SALAD ING: PASTA, ITALIAN DRESSING, DRY ONIONS, PARSLEY, RED PEPPERS, PARMESON CHEESE, SPICES. CONTAINS MILK KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WEIGHT 5LB.(2.26KG.) F.L. HARTER & SONS INC.' The product was distributed to Kentucky and Ohio. Verify the expiration date on the container against this list: 1 25 16, 1 27 16, 2 02 16, 2 04 16, 2 08 16, 2 15 16, 2 17 16, 2 22 16, 2 24 16, 2 29 16, 3 02 16, 3 07 16, 3 09 16, 3 14 16, 3 16 16, 3 21 16, 3 23 16, 3 28 16 & 3 30 16.
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All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was shipped to KY & OH
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1314-2016 | HAWAIIAN DELIGHT ING: IMITATION SOUR DRESSING, PEACHES, PINEAPPLE, MANDERIN ORANGES, SUGAR CHERRIES KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WT. 4.5 LB. & 9 LB. (4.06KG) (2.03KG) F.L. HARTER & SONS INC. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45211; Exp. Date: 2 18 16, 3 03 16, 3 17 16, 3 24 16, 3 31 16, 4 07 16, 4 21 16 & 4 28 16. | 96 CS/2/4.5 lb containers + 139 cs/2/9lb containers |
| F-1315-2016 | SPINACH DIP ING: VEGETABLE SOUP MIX, MAYONAISE, SOUR CREAM, SPINACH, WATER CHESTNUTS, DRY ONIONS KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WT. 5LB. (KG) F.L.HARTER & SONS INC. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45211; Exp Dates: 2 24 16, 3 02 16, 3 10 16, 3 16 16, 3 30 16, 4 06 16, 4 13 16, 4 20 16, 5 04 16 & 5 11 16. | 40 cases/2/5 lb containers |
| F-1316-2016 | PASTA SALAD ING: PASTA, ITALIAN DRESSING, DRY ONIONS, PARSLEY, RED PEPPERS, PARMESON CHEESE, SPICES. CONTAINS MILK KEEP REFRIGERATED NET WEIGHT 5LB.(2.26KG.) F.L. HARTER & SONS INC. 3778 FRONDORF AVE. CINTI OH. 45211; Exp. Dates: 1 25 16, 1 27 16, 2 02 16, 2 04 16, 2 08 16, 2 15 16, 2 17 16, 2 22 16, 2 24 16, 2 29 16, 3 02 16, 3 07 16, 3 09 16, 3 14 16, 3 16 16, 3 21 16, 3 23 16, 3 28 16 & 3 30 16. | 548 cases/2/5 lb containers |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the pasta salad if you have an allergy to milk or soy, as the allergens were not declared on the label.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a return address or refund process; consumers should dispose of the product to avoid accidental ingestion.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Kentucky and Ohio.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to KY & OH” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Kentucky, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1316-2016 (April 15, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1316-2016 to see it in context.
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