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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·005-2020·Announced 2020-01-29

Banquet Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Sandwiches Recalled for Undeclared Soy

Astrochef LLC is recalling Banquet pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwiches due to misbranding and undeclared soy, a known allergen.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, an agency classification of FDA Class I or USDA Class I mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Astrochef LLC, a Rockwall, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,363 pounds of pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products. The recall is due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared soy, a known allergen. The products are labeled as pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwich products but may contain meatball stuffed pizza sandwich products inside the package.

The affected items are 10-oz. retail cartons of “Banquet MEGA SANDWICHES PEPPERONI STUFFED PIZZA” produced on June 4, 2019, and July 3, 2019. Specific lot codes include 5659915510 (Best If Used By MAY/29/2020) and 5659918410 (Best If Used By JUN/27/2020). These products bear establishment number “EST. 46299” and were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The issue was identified after consumer complaints reported finding meatball stuffed pizza products in packages labeled as pepperoni stuffed. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Astrochef LLC. Recalls Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Sandwich Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Brand
Pegasus Foods Inc.
Manufacturer
Pegasus Foods Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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