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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·027-2022·Announced 2022-08-25

Pizza John's Recalls Pepperoni Pizzas Produced Without Federal Inspection

Pizza John's is recalling approximately 156,498 pounds of frozen pepperoni pizzas produced without federal inspection. The products were distributed in Maryland.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Pizza John's, an Essex, Maryland firm, is recalling approximately 156,498 pounds of frozen pepperoni pizza products. The recall involves 33.25-oz. 12-inch and 57-oz. 16-inch "Bake At Home" packages. These products were produced and distributed into commerce between March 2020 and July 28, 2022.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. The issue was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities. The products were shipped to retail locations in Maryland.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Pizza John’s Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Frozen Pizza
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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