USA: Uh-Oh Spaghettio – Iconic Brand Issues Recall

The iconic “Spaghetti-O” tinned pasta and meatballs have been submitted to a limited recall following an inspection at Campbell’s warehouse in Texas. Customers with the following products are advised not to eat the Spaghetti-O’s and return them to store for an exchange or refund:

• “SpaghettiOs” with Meatballs in 14.75-ounce cans;
• “SpaghettiOs” A to Z with Meatballs in 14.75-ounce cans; and
• “SpaghettiOs” Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars) in 14.75-ounce cans.

Any of these products bearing a “Use By” date between June 2010 and December 2011 with the plant code EST4K are affected by this recall. The products have the following individual codes on the bottom of the cans:

SpaghettiOs with Meatballs

• JUL XX 2010
• EST4K 9G
• ● U5 ●
• YYYYY
• XXXX

SpaghettiOs with Meatballs A to Z

• JUL XX 2010
• EST4K 9G
• ● 4N ●
• YYYYY
• XXXX

SpaghettiOs Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars)

• JUL XX 2010
• EST4K 9G
• ● KS ●
• YYYYY
• XXXX

The recall is limited to the USA and has been issued for “possible under-processing of meatball products”.