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Rana Meal Solutions, LLC Public Health Alert for Ravioli Pasta With Beef Sauce recall: Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens

Recall published 6 months ago

Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

What the notice says: Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
PHA-05042026-01
Published
May 4, 2026
Risk level
Public Health Alert
Status
Closed
Issued by
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Brand
Rana Meal Solutions, LLC
Product type
Beef products
Distribution
Maryland, New Jersey
Sold at
Costco
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Establishment: Rana Meal Solutions, LLC

Products covered by this recall

• 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana RANA Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli” with “use by” dates ranging 05/14/2026 – 06/25/2026

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Establishment number

Inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.

  • 44870

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 2026
  • April 21

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 32 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the USDA FSIS — Recalls & public health alerts notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Rana Meal Solutions, LLC — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  3. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  4. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Company Contact Customer Service Manager, Rana Meal Solutions April Klein [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the USDA FSIS — Recalls & public health alerts record USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Rana Meal Solutions, LLC beef products recalled?

Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: establishment number 44870; model number 2026, April 21. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Maryland, New Jersey.

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