# Pastificio Fabianelli S.P.A. · 99-39 · ITALY — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Pastificio Fabianelli S.P.A. · 99-39 · ITALY, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is ITALY; product is MEZZI RIGATONI TRADITIONAL CUT | MEZZI RIGATONI TRADITIONAL CUT | Spaghetti Bronze Cut | Cavatappi Traditional Cut | Fettuccine Nests Bronze Cut; product code is 04 A - - 01 Macaroni Enriched | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti; date published is 02/02/2017; address is Via Sant'Antonino No. 107 , Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo ITALY, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Pastificio Fabianelli S.P.A. _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Import alert:** 99-39
- **Import alert name:** Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded
- **Country:** ITALY _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** Via Sant'Antonino No. 107 , Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo ITALY _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 02/02/2017 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 04 A - - 01 Macaroni Enriched | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti | 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** MEZZI RIGATONI TRADITIONAL CUT | MEZZI RIGATONI TRADITIONAL CUT | Spaghetti Bronze Cut | Cavatappi Traditional Cut | Fettuccine Nests Bronze Cut _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. | The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. | The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. | The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. | The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Pastificio Fabianelli S.P.A. Date Published : 02/02/2017 Via Sant'Antonino No. 107 , Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo ITALY 04 A - - 01 Macaroni Enriched Date Published: 04/12/2019 Desc: MEZZI RIGATONI TRADITIONAL CUT Notes: The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti Date Published: 04/12/2019 Desc: MEZZI RIGATONI TRADITIONAL CUT Notes: The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti Date Published: 04/12/2019 Desc: Spaghetti Bronze Cut Notes: The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti Date Published: 04/12/2019 Desc: Cavatappi Traditional Cut Notes: The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value. 04 A - - 05 Spaghetti Date Published: 04/12/2019 Desc: Fettuccine Nests Bronze Cut Notes: The article appears to be misbranded within the meaning of the following sections of the FD&C Act (examples are not all inclusive):403(r)(1)(A) in that the labels bear implied "high protein" nutrient content claims but the foods do not meet the requirements to bear these claims in accordance with 21 CFR 101.54(b). Specifically, the labels bear the claim "Alma's pasta is produced . . . using high protein 100% Italian durum wheat semolina . . ." which is an implied claim for the entire food. However, the labels declare 7 g of protein per serving (56 g) which does not amount to at least 20% of the DRV for protein (7/50*100=14%) per RACC (55 g).; 403(q) in that the nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7). Specifically, the labels bear nutrient content claims for protein. However, the nutrition labels do not declare a statement of the corrected amount of protein per serving, as determined in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(7)(ii), calculated as a percentage of the RDI or DRV for protein, as appropriate, and expressed as Percent of Daily Value.

## Source

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Last verified: 2026-09-16. Review by: 2026-11-15.
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