The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2013-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Ateeco Recalls Mrs. T's Pierogies Due to Plastic Contamination

Ateeco, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Mrs. T's Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Pierogies due to plastic contamination that may pose a choking hazard.

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 involves a choking hazard (plastic contamination) in a food product. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Ateeco, Inc. of Shenandoah, PA, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Mrs. T's Pierogies, Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil variety. The affected product is frozen and has a net weight of 16 oz (1 lb) 456 g, containing 12 pieces per carton. The recall is being conducted due to safety concerns regarding plastic contamination found in the product.

The recalled product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers in Connecticut, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The specific lots affected have Best By dates of 05/20/16, 07/15/16, and 08/27/16, and carry the UPC 4116400042. A total of 7,702 cases were distributed.

The plastic contamination presents a potential choking hazard. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the retailer where they purchased it for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Mrs. Ts Pierogies, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 456 g,12 Pieces/ Carton 12 Cartons/ Case, frozen, Best By: 05/20/16, 07/15/16, 08/27/16 UPC: 4116400042
Manufacturer
Ateeco, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Foods
Hazard
Affected units
7,702

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 (3)

  • Best By: 05/20/16
  • 07/15/16
  • 08/27/16 UPC: 4116400042

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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