64
Mostly True
Maryland New Jersey
The website reports that Costco shoppers in Maryland and New Jersey are urged to return mislabeled ravioli due to a potential allergen risk. The USDA has issued a warning as the ravioli may contain shrimp and lobster sauce instead of beef sauce, posing a risk for those with shellfish allergies.
The claims regarding the mislabeled ravioli sold at Costco in Maryland and New Jersey are largely supported by multiple sources, including USA Today and EatingWell, confirming the presence of undeclared shrimp and lobster sauce in the ravioli. The USDA has issued a warning, but no recall was requested as the product is no longer sold. There is no direct evidence confirming the specific 'best-by' dates mentioned in one of the claims. Overall, the claims are mostly accurate, with strong evidence supporting the allergen risk and the USDA's involvement.
Individual Claims
80
True
Consumer Safety
Costco shoppers in Maryland and New Jersey are urged to return mislabeled ravioli.
Multiple sources, including USA Today and EatingWell, confirm that Costco shoppers in Maryland and New Jersey are urged to return mislabeled ravioli due to undeclared shrimp, which poses an allergen risk. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are advised to discard or return the product.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
80
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the recall alert for mislabeled ravioli in Maryland and New Jersey.
80
True
Consumer Safety
Giovanni Rana ravioli may contain shrimp and lobster sauce instead of beef sauce.
The evidence from USA Today and EatingWell confirms that Giovanni Rana ravioli, specifically the 'Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese' variety, may contain shrimp and lobster sauce instead of beef sauce. This mislabeling poses a risk for those with shellfish allergies.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
80
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the mislabeling of Giovanni Rana ravioli with shrimp and lobster sauce.
80
True
Consumer Safety
The USDA has issued a warning for Costco shoppers in the Northeast about mislabeled ravioli.
The USDA has issued a warning for Costco shoppers in the Northeast, including Maryland and New Jersey, about mislabeled ravioli containing undeclared shellfish allergens. This is confirmed by multiple sources such as EatingWell and WRNJ Radio.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
80
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm the USDA warning for mislabeled ravioli in the Northeast.
31
Mostly False
Consumer Safety
The mislabeled ravioli packages have 'best-by' dates between May 14, 2026, and June 25, 2026.
No direct evidence was found confirming the specific 'best-by' dates for the mislabeled ravioli packages. General information about food product dating was available, but it did not specify the dates mentioned in the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
31
Evidence Summary
No direct evidence found for specific 'best-by' dates.
50
Mixed
Consumer Safety
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the mislabeled ravioli products.
The USDA statement indicates no confirmed adverse reactions, suggesting the claim is based on official reports. However, since this claim was not verified, it remains unscored in terms of factual accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
0
Source Quality Score
None
Source Quality Weight
0
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
100
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
None
