Nestle USA product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

November 19, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Nation Pizza Recalls Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Recall number

142-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Nestle USA. INC.

Sold / distributed

Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2015 Nation Pizza, a Schaumburg, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,028 pounds of frozen Mama Cozzis Pizza Kitchen products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The Mama Cozzis Pizza Kitchen Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizzas were produced between Aug. 25, 2015, and Nov. 9, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ Labels (PDF Only)] 27.5 ounce carton containing one MAMA COZZIS RISING CRUST PEPPERONI PIZZA. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 1682A inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped exclusively to ALDI grocery stores in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The problem was discovered during in-plant review activities. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. 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. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Teresa Martinez, Vice President of Quality Assurance, Research & Development, at (847) 348-5433. Media with questions about the recall can contact Richard Auskalnis, President, at (847) 348-5454. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reach…