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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Whole Foods Recalls Frozen Pizza Products Due to Misbranding

Agency Publication Date: January 25, 2016
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Summary

Whole Foods/North Atlantic Kitchens is recalling approximately 73,898 pounds of 8-inch and 12-inch vacuum-sealed Pepperoni Pizzas sold at Whole Foods Markets. The pizzas are labeled as containing uncured beef pepperoni, but actually contain uncured pork pepperoni which is not declared on the label. Consumers who purchased these products should either throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.

Risk

The product contains undeclared pork pepperoni, posing a health risk to individuals with a sensitivity or intolerance to pork. While no adverse reactions have been reported, consumption could lead to illness for those with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately check your refrigerator or freezer for 10-oz (8") or 19-oz (12") vacuum-sealed Whole Foods Market Pepperoni Pizzas with Sell-by dates between Jan. 12, 2015 and Jan. 30, 2016.
  2. Verify the establishment number 'EST. 20234' located inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product label.
  3. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
  4. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
  5. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider.
  6. For questions, contact Whole Foods at (512) 477-5566 ext. 20060 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday) or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: WHOLE FOODS MARKETS, PIZZA, PEPPERONI, 8" (10-oz)
Item Code:
EST. 20234
UPC Codes:
036406303476
Date Ranges: Sell-by Jan. 12, 2015 through Jan. 30, 2016
Product: WHOLE FOODS MARKETS, PIZZA, PEPPERONI, 12" (19-oz)
Item Code:
EST. 20234
UPC Codes:
036406303469
Date Ranges: Sell-by Jan. 12, 2015 through Jan. 30, 2016

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 010-2016
Status: Active
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island
Classification: Class II

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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