Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Ready-To-Eat Pasta Salad Product Recall 2026
Reser's Fine FoodsIssued June 25, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
Reser's Fine Foods Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pasta Salad Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — recalled per USDA on 6/25/2026. Reason: Misbranding; Unreported Allergens.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Jun 25, 2026
- Brand
- Reser's Fine Foods
- Distribution
- 7 states
- Allergens
- milk, eggs
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
Clean prep surfaces
Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2026 – Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., a Halifax, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,300 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) product labeled as a pasta salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product labeled as pasta salad may actually contain chicken salad, which contains egg and milk, known allergens, that are not declared on the product label. The RTE product labeled as pasta salad that may contain chicken salad was produced on June 11, 2026. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]: 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad” with “USE BY JUL/16/26 430” printed on the side of the plastic tub. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “P-00874” printed on the side of the plastic tub. This item was shipped to distributors in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia for further distribution to foodservice locations. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they mislabeled RTE chicken salad products as RTE pasta salad products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Consumer Affairs at 888-223-2127 or consumeraffairs@resers.com. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Raquel Tadlock, Publicity Associate, Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., at 619-234-0345 or Resers@HavasFormula.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - 5-lb. plastic tub packages of “Molly’s Kitchen California Style Pasta Salad” with “USE BY JUL/16/26 430” printed on the side of the plastic tub.
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Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Misbranding; Unreported Allergens
Where was it sold7 states
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
More recalls like this4 related — by brand, contaminant, and category
Frequently asked questions
Is the Reser's Fine Foods recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my Reser's Fine Foods is affected?
All units of Reser's Fine Foods matching the description above are affected. Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
What should I do if I have the recalled Reser's Fine Foods?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.