Shanghai Ravioli Corporation Recalls Frozen Buffalo Chicken Products Produced Without Federal Inspection

WASHINGTON (August 26, 2026). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen Buffalo chicken products.

The Boston, Massachusetts, company produced the not ready-to-eat products without federal inspection. Additionally, FSIS said the products bear false inspection marks displaying establishment number “EST. 18004.”

Shanghai Ravioli Corporation recall: quick summary

The recall covers frozen Buffalo Chicken Rangoon and Benedetto’s Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks produced between July 2025 and June 2026.

Notably, FSIS said “EST. 18004,” the establishment number displayed on the products, does not have a federal grant of inspection.

Meanwhile, the company shipped the affected products to foodservice locations across five New England states. FSIS discovered the issue during surveillance activities, and so far, no illnesses or injuries have been confirmed.

What happened?

According to FSIS, Shanghai Ravioli Corporation recalled approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat Buffalo chicken products produced without federal inspection.

The company produced the affected items between July 8, 2025, and June 29, 2026. Specifically, the recall covers Buffalo Chicken Rangoon and Benedetto’s Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks.

FSIS discovered the issue during surveillance activities. During its review, the agency determined that the products bear false inspection marks displaying “EST. 18004,” an establishment number that does not have a federal grant of inspection.

Additionally, Shanghai Ravioli Corporation shipped the products to foodservice locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. As a result, FSIS expressed concern that some affected products may remain in foodservice refrigerators or freezers.

Therefore, the agency urged foodservice locations not to serve the products and to remove them from inventory. So far, FSIS has received no confirmed reports of illness or injury associated with the recall.

Affected products

Product	Package	Sell By dates	Establishment mark	Distribution
Buffalo Chicken Rangoon	Cardboard boxes containing 100 pieces	July 8, 2026, through June 29, 2027	“EST. 18004” false inspection mark	ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Benedetto’s Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Stick	Cardboard boxes containing 120 pieces	July 8, 2026, through June 29, 2027	“EST. 18004” false inspection mark	ME, MA, NH, RI, VT

What caused the issue?

According to FSIS, the recall centers on federal inspection requirements rather than a confirmed pathogen, allergen, or foreign material concern.

Specifically, the affected Buffalo chicken products were produced without federal inspection and bear false inspection marks displaying “EST. 18004.” FSIS said that establishment number does not have a federal grant of inspection.

Importantly, the agency warns that food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants. However, FSIS did not identify a specific contaminant in the recalled products.

Meanwhile, the notice does not explain how or why the false inspection mark appeared on the products. So far, no illnesses or injuries have been confirmed in connection with the recall.

Food safety insight

“Inspection marks are more than a labeling element. They indicate that regulated meat or poultry products were produced under the required federal oversight,” said Allyza Joyce Mercado, FSQA Manager at Source86.

“Food manufacturers and foodservice buyers should verify establishment information and inspection status before products enter distribution. When a mark does not correspond to a federally inspected establishment, that verification gap can allow products without the required oversight to move further through the supply chain.”

Here’s what you should do

Foodservice locations with affected products should:

• Do not serve, sell, or otherwise distribute the recalled products.
• Check refrigerators and freezers for Buffalo Chicken Rangoon and Benedetto’s Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks.
• Look for “Sell By” dates ranging from July 8, 2026, through June 29, 2027.
• Check the label for the false inspection mark displaying establishment number “EST. 18004.”
• Throw the affected products away or return them to the place of purchase.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you have concerns about illness or injury after consuming the products.

Consumer contact

• Contact: Jordan Wu, QC Manager
• Company: Shanghai Ravioli Corporation
• Phone: 617-989-3833
• Email: [email protected]

Consumers with general food safety questions can also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.

Behind the brand

Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and produced the two frozen Buffalo chicken products covered by the recall.

However, the FSIS notice provides limited additional information about the company. It also does not explain the circumstances that led to the products being produced without federal inspection.

Following the recall, FSIS will conduct effectiveness checks to confirm that customers receive notification. Additionally, the agency will verify that affected products are removed from commerce.

Other relevant recalls

Other Source86 coverage includes FSIS recalls involving federal inspection and import compliance requirements:

• Gangothri Foods Recalls Pickled Goat and Chicken Products Produced Without Federal Inspection
• Asian America Trading Recalls Fish Skin Products Over Import Eligibility Issue
• Shan Distribution Network Recalls Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Products Over Import Eligibility Issue

Regulatory context

FSIS provides federal oversight for applicable meat and poultry products. In this case, the concern involves both production without federal inspection and the use of a false inspection mark.

Notably, verifying inspection marks and establishment information can help manufacturers, distributors, and foodservice buyers identify compliance issues before products enter commerce.

Additionally, food companies can strengthen supplier approval procedures by confirming facility inspection status, regulatory credentials, and finished-product labeling. These controls are particularly important in foodservice supply chains, where products may move in bulk quantities across multiple locations.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Shanghai Ravioli Corporation recall reinforces the importance of verifying inspection status and product information before regulated foods enter distribution.

For manufacturers and buyers, accurate documentation, label reviews, and supplier verification can help identify compliance gaps earlier. Meanwhile, foodservice locations should remove the recalled Buffalo chicken products from inventory and avoid serving them.

At Source86, we support food companies with FSQA oversight, supplier verification, bulk ingredient sourcing, private label production, and supply chain management. Contact our team to learn how stronger verification systems can support safer and more transparent food operations.

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