Lean Cuisine Spaghetti with Meatballs Recalled
By: Christine Arteta
Published: March 16, 2011

Yesterday, Nestle Prepared Foods Co. announced a voluntary recall of packages of LEAN CUISINE ® Simple Favorites Spaghetti with Meatballs frozen dinners, UPC 13800-10390 with production code 0298595519 P. These packages were manufactured during a one-hour period in October 2010.
According to a company from Ohio, some customers reported that there were pieces of red plastic found in the meatball portion of the food. There were no reports or complaints of harm, injuries or other related adverse effects.
Nestle states that they are dedicated to food quality, and consumers’ health and safety. The company is taking full caution and necessary action to prevent possible unwanted effects the contamination might cause, like choking and upset stomach, and recalling all product packages made during that one production hour.
According to Nestle, other products are not affected by the contamination. The complaints regarding the pieces of plastic reveal that it happened only during the one hour production period. The company is recalling only this particular production code. They believe that very little remains in retail distribution.
We, as consumers, should still be vigilant and closely check the food that we buy and eat even if the production code is different or close to the mentioned code. Locate the production code on the proof of purchase panel on the right corner flap of the package below the ingredient statement. If you happen to have this product in your freezer, report it to Nestle Consumer Services at 866-606-8264 or by email at leancuisine@casupport.com. Nestle will make arrangements to retrieve the product for further examination and will provide a replacement coupon.
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