Venda Ravioli, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Pasta Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection

Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Recall #: 046-2018-EXP
Affected scope: 215 pounds

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

The USDA FSIS recalled EDITORS NOTE:This release is being reissued as an expansion of the June 8, 2018 recall to… - a critical-severity action.

Venda Ravioli, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Pasta Products Produced without Benefit of I… was recalled and listed by the USDA FSIS in June 13, 2018. Reason: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #046-2018-EXP with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: June 13, 2018
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #046-2018-EXP with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

EDITORS NOTE:This release is being reissued as an expansion of the June 8, 2018 recall to include additional products. Details of this release were also updated to reflect a change in poundage. WASHINGTON, June 13, 2018 Venda Ravioli, Inc., a Providence, R.I. establishment, is recalling approximately 738 pounds of frozen meat ravioli products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection while the establishment was under suspension, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety

Reason for recall

Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Closed
Recall number	046-2018-EXP
Date reported	June 13, 2018
Date initiated	June 13, 2018
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	215 pounds
Distribution	Rhode Island; Massachusetts; Rhode Island
Official source	USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

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This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on June 13, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 046-2018-EXP.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Rhode Island; Massachusetts; Rhode Island.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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