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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Pizza John’s Bake At Home Pepperoni Pizzas Recalled for Missing Inspection

Agency Publication Date: August 25, 2022
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Summary

Pizza John’s is recalling approximately 156,498 pounds of frozen Pepperoni Pizza products that were produced and distributed without federal inspection. The recall includes 12-inch (33.25-oz) and 16-inch (57-oz) clear plastic wrapped pizzas sold at retail locations. The problem was discovered during routine surveillance when it was determined the products lacked the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in an uninspected establishment. No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Risk

These products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, meaning they do not meet the safety and quality standards required for meat products sold in commerce.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for PIZZA JOHN’S BAKE AT HOME Pepperoni Pizzas in 12-inch (UPC 9589334921) or 16-inch (UPC 9589339019) sizes produced between March 2020 and July 28, 2022.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. If you are concerned about a reaction or health issue after consuming these products, contact your healthcare provider.
  4. For questions about the recall, contact Melissa Steall, Office Manager at Pizza John’s, at 410-687-1155.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety 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: PIZZA JOHN’S BAKE AT HOME 12 Inch Pepperoni Pizza (33.25-oz.)
UPC Codes:
9589334921
Date Ranges: Produced and distributed from March 2020 through July 28, 2022

Clear plastic wrapped packages. Does not bear the USDA mark of inspection.

Product: PIZZA JOHN’S BAKE AT HOME 16 Inch Pepperoni Pizza (57-oz.)
UPC Codes:
9589339019
Date Ranges: Produced and distributed from March 2020 through July 28, 2022

Clear plastic wrapped packages. Does not bear the USDA mark of inspection.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 027-2022
Status: Active
Sold By: Retail locations in Maryland
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,459 pounds
Distributed To: Maryland
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Pizza John’s Melissa Steall, Office Manager (410) 687-1155
Agency Last Updated: September 1, 2022

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response