The FDA reported that Caesar's Pasta, LLC of Blackwood, NJ recalled 5,610 lbs. of frozen manicotti, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The frozen manicotti was sold to various foodservice distributors, distributing to restaurants in the Philadelphia, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Southeastern NY State; Northeastern PA; and San Juan, PR markets. Product did NOT enter retail commerce. Frozen manicotti was packaged in 10 lb. bulk boxes under the brand names Orefresco and Caesar's Pasta with a "Best By" date of September 28, 2024. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product is categorized as "Not-Ready-To-Eat" and cooking instructions on the product label clearly state that product must be cooked to 160 degrees, which would effectively kill Listeria. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/caesars-pasta-llc-recalls-frozen-manicotti-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
