Pasta company recalls entire line of shaped pasta because of an unlisted ingredient

<br>WASHINGTON (AP) _ A Tennessee company is recalling an entire line of shaped pasta because the products contain eggs that are not listed as ingredients and can possibly cause a life-threatening allergic

Saturday, April 6th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A Tennessee company is recalling an entire line of shaped pasta because the products contain eggs that are not listed as ingredients and can possibly cause a life-threatening allergic reaction.

The Pasta Shoppe of Nashville has received no reports of injury, the company said Friday.

Of concern are egg whites in the pasta that weren't listed on the packaging. People who are allergic or have severe sensitivities to eggs ``run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,'' the company announcement said.

The recalled pasta, which includes the shapes: ``Think Snow,'' ``Crazy for Tennis,'' ``Star of David,'' ``Surfin' the Net,'' ``Ghouly Ghost,'' and ``Cravin' the Crab,'' among others, comes in clear, 6-ounce bags. The Pasta Shoppe is listed as the manufacturer.

The recall also applies to the varieties of ``Ready Set Chili,'' ``Ready Set Soup,'' ``Ready Set Salad,'' ``Ready Set Meals in minutes,'' and ``Easy Cheesy Pasta.''

The pasta was distributed nationwide through specialty retail stores and by direct purchase. The labeling mistake was corrected Thursday, the company said.

The company advises consumers to return the products to stores for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-615-831-0016.