FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for a Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Product Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
FSIS public health alert: Trader Joe's frozen uncured pepperoni pizza imported from Italy without import reinspection. Product no longer available for purchase; consumers urged not to consume and dispose of items.
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What happened, in plain English
Trader Joe's frozen uncured pepperoni pizza products imported from Italy were not re-inspected before sale. These products are no longer available for purchase, but consumers who already bought them should not eat them and should throw them away or return them to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274869-trader-joe-s-frozen-pepperoni-pizza-product-not-reinspected-do.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274869-trader-joe-s-frozen-pepperoni-pizza-product-not-reinspected-do · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-08292025-01
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“Trader Joe's Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Product Not Reinspected - Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274869-trader-joe-s-frozen-pepperoni-pizza-product-not-reinspected-do. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-08292025-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-a-frozen-pepperoni-pizza-product-imported-without).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was imported without receiving the required import reinspection from FSIS. This means the food may not meet safety standards, but there have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions from consumption. The hazard is that the product could be unsafe, though it is not currently available for purchase.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Trader Joe's frozen uncured pepperoni pizza products with the label 'TRADER JOE'S UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA PRODUCT OF ITALY' and the specific manufacturing dates listed. People who have these products in their freezers are at risk of consuming unverified food.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 17.63-oz. cardboard boxes labeled 'TRADER JOE'S UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA PRODUCT OF ITALY' with manufacturing dates MFG LOT: 06/16/25 or 06/21/25 and best by dates 08/16/26 or 08/21/26. The product also has an Italy establishment number 'IT 1558 L UE' printed inside the Italian mark of inspection.
- Brand
Trader Joe's- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Throw away or return the product to the place of purchase as it is no longer available for purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it.
Questions people ask
Is this product still available for purchase?
No, the product is no longer available for purchase.
Why was this product recalled?
The product was imported from Italy without receiving the benefit of import reinspection from FSIS.
Are there any health risks from consuming this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Contact Trader Joe's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Trader Joe's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-08292025-01 — Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Hello, I own a Trader Joe's that is covered by recall PHA-08292025-01 from Trader Joe's. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #PHA-08292025-01 (August 29, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.