Palermo Villa, Inc., based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has issued a voluntary recall of 1,728 units of Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza due to possible contamination with plastic. Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Background
The recall notice did not state how the potential presence of plastic contamination in the recalled product was discovered.
Distribution
The affected product was distributed to retail grocery stores in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Product Details
- Product – Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza
- Size – 20.36 oz
- Item Number – 19104
- Lot Number – MR199856
- G TIN – 007570619104
- Best by Date – November 27, 2024
- Establishment Number – 13410325396
The company said that any products outside the above lot number are safe to consume.
Consumer Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects.
Although the recalled item is past its best by date, consumers should search their freezers for any remaining product.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products is requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
Consumers can return the impacted products to the point of purchase for a refund or discard them.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Palermo Villa’s consumer service line at 888-571-7181 from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday CST.
Health Risks
No illnesses or injuries in connection with the recalled product have been reported. Any consumer who has been exposed to the affected product, and is experiencing sickness or injury, should contact their medical provider immediately.
Food contaminated with plastic has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death in most people. Infants, the elderly, and recent surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
Commenting on this article, one national food poisoning lawyer said, “Any food that contains pieces of plastic has the potential to be harmful. I strongly advise consumers to search their homes for the recalled product and either return it to the store or throw it away.”
