Barilla recalls 1 lb medium shells pasta (GTIN 00076808002881) due to aluminum fragments. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.
Barilla America NY, Inc. has recalled four types of pasta due to the presence of aluminum fragments
Barilla is recalling medium shells pasta (1 lb, 12 boxes per case) because it contains aluminum fragments. This poses a risk of injury if the fragments are ingested.
Aluminum fragments can be ingested when eating the pasta, potentially causing injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. This hazard occurs because the fragments are present in the pasta during manufacturing.
Owners of Barilla medium shells pasta (1 lb, 12 boxes per case) with lot code 5745U05 are affected. Anyone who has consumed this product is at risk of injury from aluminum fragments.
Check for Barilla medium shells pasta (1 lb, 12 boxes per case) with lot code 5745U05. The product has GTIN 00076808002881.
Immediately stop using and discard the affected pasta product.
Barilla medium shells pasta (1 lb, 12 boxes per case) with lot code 5745U05 and GTIN 00076808002881.
Yes, aluminum fragments can cause injury if ingested.
Check for Barilla medium shells pasta (1 lb, 12 boxes per case) with lot code 5745U05 and GTIN 00076808002881.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Barilla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0458-2016 — Barilla Barilla Hello, I own a Barilla that is covered by recall F-0458-2016 from Barilla. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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