La Sorgente Rice Salad Recall Due to Possible Listeria

The Ministry of Health has issued a new food recall for a batch of rice salad branded Insalate già pronte, produced by La Sorgente SRL . The reason given in the information sheet is the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes : anyone who has purchased the product is advised not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.

Details of the recall

The notice, dated August 17, 2026 , concerns a 200-gram package sold under the name Rice Salad . Here's what you need to check on the label:

• Product Brand: Ready-made salads
• Sales denomination: Rice salad
• OSA under which name it is marketed: The Source Ltd.
• Production batch: 26016
• Establishment identification mark: IT358LCE
• Producer: La Sorgente SRL, Via Aldo Moro 6, 20042 Pessano con Bornago (MI)
• Expiration date: August 22, 2026
• Weight of the sales unit: 200 grams

Why the product is at risk

The recall was ordered due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes , a bacterium that can cause listeriosis. The infection is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems, while in healthy individuals it can cause mild or no symptoms.

This is not the first time that Listeria has been in the spotlight due to recalls: in recent months, sandwiches were recalled due to the presence of Listeria and Norwegian smoked salmon was recalled due to the risk of Listeria.

What to do if you bought this rice salad

The Ministry of Health's warning is clear: do not consume the product and return it to the point of sale . Checking the batch and expiration date on the label is the first step to determining whether the package at home is affected.

For those who want an updated overview of the measures underway, here are also the other recently reported food recalls.

Which batch was recalled?

The batch concerned is 26016 , with plant identification mark IT358LCE and expiry date 22 August 2026.

How much does the recalled package weigh?

The recalled sales unit is the 200-gram pack of rice salad branded Insalate già pronte.

What should I do if I've already consumed it?

We recommend contacting your doctor if you experience symptoms, especially for those most at risk, such as pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. For any product still at home, the general rule applies: do not consume it and return it to the place of purchase.