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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published August 25, 2022

Pizza John’s Recalls Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

USDA recalls 156,498 pounds of Pizza John's pepperoni pizza made without federal inspection. Consumers urged not to eat these products; throw away or return to store.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #027-2022Meat & poultryPizza John's ›
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What happened, in plain English

Pizza John's is recalling about 156,498 pounds of pepperoni pizza products that were made without federal inspection. These products lack the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to Maryland stores. Consumers should not eat them and should throw away or return to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275085-pizza-john-s-pepperoni-pizza-products-without-usda-inspection-do.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275085-pizza-john-s-pepperoni-pizza-products-without-usda-inspection-do · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #027-2022

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“Pizza John's Pepperoni Pizza Products Without USDA Inspection - Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275085-pizza-john-s-pepperoni-pizza-products-without-usda-inspection-do. Based on USDA FSIS recall #027-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pizza-johns-recalls-pepperoni-pizza-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection).

Why it’s dangerous

These products were made in a facility not inspected by the USDA, so they lack the required USDA mark of inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from eating these products.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Pizza John's pepperoni pizza products between March 2020 and July 2022 in Maryland. People with food allergies or concerns should consult a healthcare provider.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for 33.25-oz. or 57-oz. clear plastic wrapped packages labeled 'PIZZA JOHN'S BAKE AT HOME 12 Inch Pepperoni Pizza' or 'PIZZA JOHN'S BAKE AT HOME 16 Inch Pepperoni Pizza' with specific UPC codes.

  • Brand
    Pizza John's
  • Product
    Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Throw away or return the recalled pepperoni pizza products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any health risks from eating these products?

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consuming these products.

How can I check if my product is recalled?

Check the UPC code on the package; recalled products have specific codes: 9589334921 or 9589339019.

Where can I get more information about this recall?

Contact Pizza John's at 410-687-1155 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).

Take action

Contact Pizza John's

We’ve drafted a message you can send Pizza John's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 027-2022 — Pizza John's Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Hello,

I own a Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection that is covered by recall 027-2022 from Pizza John's.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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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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 #027-2022 (August 25, 2022)
  • 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.
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