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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·034-2021·Announced 2021-09-26

Nestle Recalls DiGiorno Pepperoni Pizza Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

Nestle is recalling approximately 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza because some cartons contain undeclared soy protein.

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 metadata explicitly classifies this as a Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nestle USA Inc. is recalling approximately 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The recall involves 26-oz. cartons with lot code 1181510721 and a “Best Buy” date of MAR2022. The product contains textured soy protein, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The issue was identified after a consumer reported that a three-meat pizza was found in a carton labeled as pepperoni pizza. The affected products were produced on June 30, 2021, and shipped to retail locations and distribution centers nationwide. 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. Consumers with questions can contact Nestle USA at 1-800-681-1676 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
Nestlé USA Inc. Recalls Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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