The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·085-2017·Announced 2017-07-25

D & D Foods Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

D & D Foods is recalling approximately 17,847 pounds of Hy-Vee pepperoni pizza products because they contain undeclared soy lecithin, a known allergen.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy) and is classified as Class II, which aligns with the rubric for High severity when no illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

D & D Foods, Inc., an Omaha, Nebraska establishment, is recalling approximately 17,847 pounds of pepperoni pizza products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain soy lecithin, a known allergen that is not declared on the final product label. The recalled items are Hy-Vee pepperoni pizzas in four different sizes and crust types, produced and packaged between April 18, 2017, and July 21, 2017.

The problem was discovered on July 22, 2017, by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel during routine label verification activities. The products bear establishment number EST. M21275 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to retail locations in Minneapolis. 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 D & D Foods Inc. customer care at (800) 289-8343 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
D & D Foods, Inc. Recalls Pizza Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.