J&J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp. Recalls Stuffed Sandwich Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Recall date

April 5, 2019

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

042-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

J&J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp.

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2019 J & J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp., a Holly Ridge, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 56,578 pounds of stuffed sandwich products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically semi-transparent plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The stuffed sandwiches were produced on February 19 and February 20, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 9-oz. carton packages containing 2 stuffed pepperoni sandwiches with Bremer CLASSIC PEPPERONI PIZZA Hot Stuffed Sandwiches and best if used by dates of AUG 12 2020 or AUG 13 2020 on the label. 9-oz. carton packages containing 2 ham and cheese sandwiches with Bremer CLASSIC HAM & CHEESE Hot Stuffed Sandwiches and best if used by dates of AUG 12 2020 or AUG 13 2020 on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 27231 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment received consumer complaints. FSIS was notified on April 3, 2019. FSIS has received no reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kristyn Castellante, Customer Relations Coordinator at (856) 532-661…