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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Hempler’s Family Classic Pepperoni Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: May 18, 2018
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Summary

Hempler Foods Group is recalling approximately 8,535 pounds of Hempler’s Family Classic Pepperoni sticks because they may contain milk, which is not listed on the label. The recall was initiated after a consumer found that a package of the product actually contained Hempler’s Pepperoni with Jalapeño and Cheese. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product contains milk, which poses a serious or life-threatening risk to people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity. No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pepperoni packaging for Hempler’s Family Classic Pepperoni with establishment number EST. 6410 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Identify the affected products by looking for 2.25-lb. packs with Lot numbers 8106, 8113, or 8117B and 'Packed On' dates between 04/21/18 and 05/02/18.
  3. Identify affected 9-oz. packs by looking for Lot numbers 8106 or 8113 with 'Use or Freeze By' dates 01/15/19, 01/16/19, or 01/22/19.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Hempler Foods Group at 360-380-6684 or Arlie.Jacobs@hemplers.com for further instructions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Hempler's Family Classic Pepperoni, Natural Smoke Flavoring Added (2.25-lbs.)
Variants: 4 count/case
Lot Numbers:
8106 (Packed On 04/21/18)
8113 (Packed On 04/26/18)
8117B (Packed On 05/01/18)
8117B (Packed On 05/02/18)
Establishment #: EST. 6410

Produced from April 20 through May 2, 2018.

Product: Hempler's Family Classic Pepperoni, Natural Smoke Flavoring Added (9-oz.)
Variants: 10 count/case
UPC Codes:
021834597177
Lot Numbers:
8106 (Use or Freeze By 01/15/19)
8106 (Use or Freeze By 01/16/19)
8113 (Use or Freeze By 01/22/19)
Establishment #: EST. 6410

Produced from April 20 through May 2, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 039-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hempler Foods Group LLC
Sold By: retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5,668 pounds
Distributed To: California, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Classification: Class I

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response