The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0036-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

K.B. Pizza Recalls Son of Italy Pizza Kits Due to Temperature Abuse

K.B. Pizza, Inc. is recalling Son of Italy 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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is temperature abuse without reported illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

K.B. Pizza, Inc. has initiated a recall of Son of Italy Cheese Kit and Son of Italy Pepperoni Kit. The affected products are 39 oz. vacuum-packed kits containing two pizzas per kit, with six 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 cheese packs in the kits. This temperature abuse creates a risk for bacterial growth.

All 144 cases of the affected product were distributed to Pastore's Inc. located at 6101 E. Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21224. Consumers who have purchased these specific kits should check the use-by date and contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Son of Italy Pepperoni 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
144

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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