Hempler Foods Group, LLC is recalling approximately 4,068 pounds of pepperoni stick products due to potential contamination with metal pieces. The recall affects 2.25-lb. vacuum-packed packages of Hempler's Family Classic Pepperoni with a packed-on date of 10/10/2017. The firm initiated the recall after receiving three consumer complaints of small metal pieces found in the product. You should return the pepperoni to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.
The product may contain small metal pieces, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if consumed. There have been three consumer reports of metal being found in these products, though no injuries have been confirmed.
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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response