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SevereUSDA FSIS·002-2021·Announced 2021-01-15

Nestlé Prepared Foods recalls pepperoni hot pockets due to possible foreign matter contamination

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni hot pockets because they may contain glass and hard plastic fragments. One consumer reported a minor oral injury, but no additional illness cases were reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class I, which per the severity rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although only one minor oral injury was reported and no widespread illness occurred, the Class I designation reflects the serious nature of the potential foreign matter contamination involving glass and hard plastic.

Plain-English summary

Nestlé Prepared Foods, a manufacturer headquartered in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pepperoni hot pockets that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic. The product was produced between November 13, 2020 and November 16, 2020, with a shelf life of 14 months. The affected lot codes are 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614, and 0321544614.

The recall was triggered after the company received four consumer complaints regarding extraneous material in the product. While one consumer reported a minor oral injury from consuming the product, the USDA FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness. The product was shipped to retail locations nationwide and is currently listed as a closed recall (recall number 002-2021).

Consumers who have purchased this product are strongly advised not to consume it and should either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The product should be treated as unsafe and not consumed. For further information, consumers can contact Nestlé customer service at (800) 350-5016 or reach out to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline during business hours.

The recalled product

Product
Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Category
Food — Prepared Food
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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