Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Nestlé is recalling 762,615 pounds of pepperoni hot pockets with possible glass or hard plastic contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat the product and should dispose of or return it.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nestlé is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni hot pockets that may contain glass or hard plastic pieces. This recall is due to consumer complaints about foreign materials in the product, though no serious injuries have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275218-nestl-pepperoni-hot-pockets-recall-possible-glass-plastic-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275218-nestl-pepperoni-hot-pockets-recall-possible-glass-plastic-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #002-2021
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“Nestlé Pepperoni Hot Pockets Recall: Possible Glass/Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275218-nestl-pepperoni-hot-pockets-recall-possible-glass-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #002-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nestle-prepared-foods-recalls-not-ready-eat-pepperoni-hot-pockets-product-due).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain glass or hard plastic pieces that could cause minor oral injuries if ingested. This hazard was discovered through consumer complaints and one reported minor injury.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled pepperoni hot pockets between November 13-16, 2020, with a 'BEST BEFORE FEB 2022' date and specific lot codes. People who have frozen the product in their freezers are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 54-oz carton packages labeled 'Nestlé HOT POCKETS BRAND SANDWICHES: PREMIUM PEPPERONI...' with a 'BEST BEFORE FEB 2022' date and lot codes 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614, or 0321544614.
- Brand
Nestlé- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled pepperoni hot pockets product immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product may contain glass or hard plastic pieces that could cause minor oral injuries. Consumers are urged not to eat it.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for 54-oz carton packages with a 'BEST BEFORE FEB 2022' date and specific lot codes: 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614, or 0321544614.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase or throw it away safely.
Contact Nestlé
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nestlé to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 002-2021 — Nestlé Nestlé Hello, I own a Nestlé that is covered by recall 002-2021 from Nestlé. 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 #002-2021 (January 15, 2021)
- 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.