The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1140-2019·Announced 2019-03-13

Schwan's Big Daddy's Bold Cheese Pizza Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Schwan's is recalling Big Daddy's Bold Cheese Pizza because it may contain plastic pieces. The product was distributed to institutional customers in 23 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (plastic pieces) that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc. is recalling Big Daddy's Bold Cheese Pizza, item No. 78985, because the product may contain plastic pieces. The recalled product consists of 3-packs containing nine 44.53 oz. pizzas each, intended for institutional use. The product must be kept frozen and cooked before serving.

The recall involves 8,038 cases of the pizza. Affected units are identified by a date code beginning with 35901823, which is printed in large dot-matrix print on the side of the master case. The product was distributed to institutional customers in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers and institutional buyers should check their inventory for the specific item number and date code. If the product is found, it should not be consumed. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Big Daddy s Bold Cheese Pizza, item No. 78985. 3-Pack. Contains 9-44.53 oz. Pizzas. Net Wt. 25.04 Lbs. (11.36 kg) For Institutional Use. Cook Before Serving. Keep Frozen. Manufactured by: SPC Global Supply Chain, Inc. Marshall, MN 56258

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