RECALL: 760,000 lbs. of Hot Pockets for Glass
WHAT PRODUCT:
54-oz carton packages containing 12 “Nestlé HOT POCKETS BRAND SANDWICHES: PREMIUM PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN & BEEF PIZZA GARLIC BUTTERY CRUST”
CLASS I: This is a Class I recall with a High health risk, according to the USDA.
The recall was issued on Friday, January 15th, 2021.
WHEN WERE THESE MADE: These were produced from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020
WHO IS INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL: Nestlé Prepared Foods, a Mt. Sterling, Ky. establishment, along with the USDA
FURTHER PACKAGE DETAILS: BEST BEFORE FEB 2022
PACKAGE LOT CODES: You ll find lot codes of 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614, and 0321544614 for product that needs to be thrown away.
Hot Pockets Recalls Pepperoni Snacks Because of Possible Glass and Plastic Contamination
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Hot Pocket lovers might want to be careful, Nestle has recalled the pepperoni variety because of possible glass and plastic contamination. Yes, something more dangerous than that lava-hot cheese might be lurking in the beloved freezer treat. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service announced the discovery this weekend. Nestle’s Class I recall of the pockets means that ones with a “best by February 2022” are of special interest right now. USDA defines that kind of recall as a “health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.” So, now there are roughly 762,615 pounds of possibly tainted pockets around the country that will have to be accounted for. Currently, four people have reported coming into contact with the foreign materials in their food.
Hot Pockets Recall: Customers Report Choking Hazards In Value Packs
01/16/21 AT 1:19 PM
Nestlé USA announced a recall for Hot Pockets. Customers reported finding pieces of glass or clear plastic in their food.
Luckily, the recall is specific to certain batches of Hot Pockets Brand Sandwiches - Garlic Buttery Crust Pepperoni Pizza Value Packs (12-count). Concerned customers should check for specific batch codes of 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614 and 0321544614 and a best before date of FEB 2022 on the side of the label.
“The problem was discovered after Nestlé USA was contacted by consumers. The company received a report of a potential injury associated with the consumption of this product,” the announcement says. No information is given on the possible victim.