Monterey Gourmet Foods Appoints McGladrey & Pullen as Independent Public Accounting Firm

Market Wire, April, 2009

Monterey Gourmet Foods (NASDAQ: PSTA), a manufacturer and marketer of fresh gourmet refrigerated food products, announced the board of directors of the company accepted the recommendation of its Audit Committee to change its independent registered public accounting firm from BDO Seidman LLP to McGladrey & Pullen LLP, effective March 30, 2009.

There were no reportable disagreements on any accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures with the prior auditors.

About McGladrey & Pullen LLP

McGladrey & Pullen LLP is a national CPA firm that serves clients from approximately 100 offices across the United States. More information may be obtained at http://www.mcgladrey.com .

About Monterey Gourmet Foods (NASDAQ: PSTA)

Monterey Gourmet Foods manufactures USDA inspected, fresh gourmet refrigerated food products at its integrated 133,000 square foot corporate headquarters, distribution, and manufacturing facilities in Salinas (Monterey County), CA; Kent, WA; and Eugene, OR. Monterey Gourmet Foods has national distribution of its products, which are sold under the brands Monterey Pasta Company, CIBO Naturals, Emerald Valley Kitchen, Sonoma Cheese and Casual Gourmet in more than 11,000 retail and club stores throughout the United States and selected regions of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. For more information about Monterey Gourmet Foods, visit www.MontereyGourmetFoods.com .

Company Contacts: Monterey Gourmet Foods Eric Eddings Chief Executive Officer Email Contact Scott Wheeler Chief Financial Officer Email Contact (253) 867 0570 Investor Relations Contacts: Lippert / Heilshorn & Associates Becky Herrick Email Contact (415) 433-3777