Over 762K pounds of Hot Pockets recalled, might have glass in them
Some 762,615 pounds of pepperoni pizza Hot Pockets are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The not-ready-to-eat or NRTE product being recalled by Nestlé Prepared Foods “may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic,” the FSIS announced Friday in a news release.
The high-risk recall was dubbed a Class I, meaning it’s “a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”
The affected product was produced between Nov. 13 and Nov. 16 of 2020 with a 14-month shelf life and a “BEST BEFORE 2022″ notation. Its labels can be seen here.
The 54-ounce carton packages contain 12 “Nestlé HOT POCKETS BRAND SANDWICHES: PREMIUM PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN & BEEF PIZZA GARLIC BUTTERY CRUST.”
The lot codes for the product are: 0318544624, 0319544614, and 0321544614.
Establishment number “EST. 7721A” is found within the USDA mark of inspection.
The issue came to light when four consumers complained of extraneous material in the product. So far only one injury, a minor oral one, has been reported with connection to the product.
Those who have bought the product are advised to not consume and instead return it or throw it out.
Anyone concerned about an illness or injury is advised to contact a healthcare provider. Questions about the recall can be directed to Nestlé consumer services at (800) 350-5016, while those with questions regarding food safety can reach the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.
