The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0035-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

Son of Italy Cheese Pizza Kits Recalled for Temperature Abuse

K.B. Pizza, Inc. is recalling Son of Italy Cheese Pizza Kits because they were left at room temperature for 24 hours.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a low-risk contamination issue resulting from temperature abuse without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

K.B. Pizza, Inc. has initiated a recall of Son of Italy Cheese Pizza Kits. The affected product is the 39 oz. twin pack, vacuum-packed, with 6 kits per case. The specific use-by date for the recalled items is 12-5-18.

The recall was initiated because the pizza kits were left at room temperature for 24 hours, with the cheese packs inside the kits. This temperature abuse creates a risk for foodborne illness.

All 120 cases of the affected product were distributed to Pastore's Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland. Consumers who possess this product should check the use-by date and contact the distributor or retailer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Son of Italy, Twin Pack Cheese Pizza Kit, 39 oz./2 pizzas per kit, Net Wt. 15.5 lbs. 6 pizza kits per case
Manufacturer
K.B. Pizza, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Foods
Hazard
Affected units
120

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Use By 12-5-18

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by K.B. Pizza, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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