FDA warns of nationwide recall of pasta sold with undeclared milk and cashew ingredients
Gooder Foods Inc. recalls multiple lots of two pasta products after eight reported allergic reactions; consumers urged to return items and report illnesses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced an urgent nationwide recall of several pasta products made by Gooder Foods Inc. after the company reported that some lots may contain undeclared milk and cashew ingredients that can trigger severe allergic reactions.
Gooder Foods is recalling five lots of Vegan Is Believin' Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals because they may contain milk not listed on the label, and three lots of Here Comes Truffle Creamy Truffle Flavored Cheddar and Shells because they may contain cashew. The recalled products were produced between April 7 and April 15, 2025, and were distributed to stores across the country between April and August. Best-buy dates on the packages range from June 7 to June 15, 2026.
The FDA said it was first alerted to the issue by a consumer. The agency has received reports of eight allergic reactions linked to the recalled products — six associated with the truffle-flavored pasta and two with the vegan product. No deaths have been reported.
The Vegan Is Believin' product was sold in 5.25-ounce packages with UPC 850031990074. The Here Comes Truffle product was sold in 6-ounce packages with UPC 850031990159. The agency warned that persons with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and/or cashew may be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Estimates suggest up to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, while about 6.1 million have a diagnosed allergy to milk. Approximately 4 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts, which include cashews. Clinical symptoms of allergic reactions can range from hives, rash, vomiting and abdominal pain to difficulty breathing and anaphylaxis, a rapid, potentially fatal reaction that can close the airway.
The FDA and Gooder Foods advised consumers who purchased the affected products to return them to the place of purchase for a refund and to contact Gooder Foods or the FDA to report any illnesses. People who experience signs of an allergic reaction should seek immediate medical attention. Treatment can include antihistamines for mild symptoms and prompt administration of epinephrine for severe reactions.
Company and agency statements did not indicate how the undeclared ingredients entered the products. The FDA's recall notice emphasized that those with milk or tree-nut allergies should avoid the specified lots.
Retailers and distributors that received the affected lots have been instructed to remove them from commerce. Consumers can check package UPCs and best-by dates against the FDA recall notice and contact the agency for further information.
The recall adds to a series of recent food safety actions focused on undeclared allergens, a public health concern because failure to properly label allergenic ingredients can lead to rapid, severe reactions in sensitized individuals. The FDA continues to monitor reports and will provide updates as investigations by the agency and Gooder Foods progress.