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| Wisconsin Firm Recalls Frozen Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Products Due To an Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-044-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 - Kraft Foods Global, Inc., a Medford, Wis., establishment,
is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of frozen pepperoni and sausage pizza products because they
may contain an undeclared allergen, soy protein concentrate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]
- 17.2-ounce packages of "KRAFT, JACK'S Original, SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI PIZZA, MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN & BEEF," which may bear a "TOMBSTONE ORIGINAL 12 PEPPERONI PIZZA" label on the back of the product. Any products bearing a "JACK'S" back label are not subject to the recall.
The frozen pepperoni and sausage pizza products are packaged on a cardboard disc and wrapped in clear plastic.
These packages bear the product number "7192100519," a Julian lot code number "09320,"
and the USDA mark of inspection, with establishment number "EST. 2461" ink-jetted on a white paper
label on the back of the product.
The products were produced on July 19, 2009, and distributed to retail establishments in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington and Wisconsin.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers
(including restaurants) of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no
longer available to consumers.
The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of adverse reactions due to
consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall should contact company Senior Manager Adrienne Dimopoulos at (847) 646-4538.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company's Response number at (800) 394-6989.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual
representative available 24 hours a day at
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 reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern
Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available
24 hours a day. |
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Last Modified:
August 18, 2009 |
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| USDA
Recall Classifications |
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Class I |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability
that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences
or death. |
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Class II |
This
is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of
adverse health consequences from the use of the product. |
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Class III |
This
is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse
health consequences. |
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