Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Glass and Hard Plastic Contamination

January 16, 2021 12:00 PM

United States

Nestlé Prepared Foods, a Mt. Sterling, Ky. establishment, is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pepperoni hot pockets product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen NRTE pepperoni hot pockets product was produced from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020. The product has a shelf life of 14 months. The following product is subject to recall:

54-oz carton packages containing 12 “Nestlé HOT POCKETS BRAND SANDWICHES: PREMIUM PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN & BEEF PIZZA GARLIC BUTTERY CRUST” with a “BEST BEFORE FEB 2022” date and lot codes 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614, and 0321544614.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 7721A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The product was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered when the firm received four consumer complaints of extraneous material in the pepperoni hot pocket product.

The firm has received one report of a minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of this product. 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 this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

This is a Class I recall meaning it 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.

Check the full recall details on the FSIS website fsis.usda.gov

Source: FSIS

February 2, 2021 11:10 PM

“My 6 year old, used to love these Birds eye beef burgers , but over the last 6 months he will became very sick , everytime he has them , my Son is a fussy eater , an won't eat much at dinner and now scared to eat birds eye burgers incase he sick .. wonder if the ingredients have changed? See Less”

February 17, 2021 11:57 PM

“The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses.

As part of this outbreak investigation, the Connecticut Department of Public Health collected product samples of El Abu... See Moreelito-brand Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses from a store where a sick person bought cheeses. Sample analysis showed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in samples of El Abuelito Queso Fresco sold in 10 oz packages, marked as Lot A027 with an expiration date of 02/26/2021. Samples are currently undergoing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis to determine if the Listeria monocytogenes found in these samples is a match to the outbreak strain. At this time, there is not enough evidence to determine if this outbreak is linked to El Abuelito Queso Fresco.

FDA advises consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, sell, or serve El Abuelito Queso Fresco cheese until more information is known. FDA and state partners are working with the firm to recall the affected lot and to determine if additional products should be recalled. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

As of February 17, 2021, there are reports of seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes in Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Six of the seven ill people are Hispanic. Of the four people interviewed, three reported eating at least one type of Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses, and all three reported eating queso fresco.

You can check the FDA announcement here fda.gov

Source: FDA See Less”

February 9, 2021 4:31 PM

“I bought a My Goodness- Haddock and watercress Risotto from the reduced isle. It looked maybe a bit watery but fine, took it home and as I was about to cook it I noticed it had pieces of ice in it, I thought maybe just the fridge was a bit cold. I cooked it and ate it, then after my stomach hurt sud... See Moredenly about 20 minutes later I was on the loo and could not leave for hours. Diarrhoea and stomach pains. See Less”

February 17, 2021 9:09 AM

“My wife and I ordered a dozen of their Valentine’s Day donuts and have a bad case of painful diarrhea for 2 days now. Small amount of blood in stool. First time eating here See Less”

February 9, 2021 1:27 PM

“Tres leches from there 2 got sick, the symptoms started a little after 5 hours. I am sweating bullets, I can’t eat or drink, I puke everytime I wake up from a nap. I am exhausted. My partner and I have explosive diarrhea. That cake was bad. Didn’t taste bad. But everything else I ate that day, I had... See Morealso had the day before, only differences in our diet was the cake. This is very painful and severe.
We ate cake last before bed and woke up at 5am sick See Less”

February 8, 2021 1:03 AM

“I ate a regular chili hot dog from there & within an hour of eating it I was so sick. I began throwing up, sweating, stomach hurting & just felt terrible. I’ll never eat here again. See Less”

February 24, 2021 5:14 PM

“I went to eat lunch around 12:00pm around 4:00 I started feeling sick to my stomach and vomiting. I also feel like I maybe running a small fever. See Less”

February 23, 2021 4:39 PM

“Their burger  I ordered a single animal style and a Dr Pepper along with 3 other meals at around 6:00pm. Around 10:30pm that night I started vomiting and diarrhea. The other 3 started having symptoms around 12:30-1:00am on 2/22
2/21-2/22 See Less”

February 13, 2021 10:03 AM

“I went with my sister and ate in the park. After 30 minutes we both felt nauseous and had stomach cramps. I have diarrhoea as well. It happened today, See Less”

February 9, 2021 2:33 PM

“Maybe a Falafel & Spinach Wrap from there Several hours after eating, nausea began. I had diarrhea and vomiting about 9 hours after eating. 10/2/21 See Less”