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Use caution Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published November 8, 2017

Nestle Hot Pockets Recall: Undeclared Allergens in Pork and Beef Products

USDA FSIS recalls 26,400 lbs of Nestle Hot Pockets pork and beef products due to undeclared allergens (eggs, milk, soy, wheat) not listed on labels. Consumers urged not to consume and dispose of products.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #118-2017Meat & poultryNestle ›
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What happened, in plain English

Nestle is recalling approximately 26,400 pounds of pork and beef hot pockets products because they contain undeclared allergens like eggs, milk, soy, and wheat that aren't listed on labels. This poses a risk for people with allergies who might unknowingly consume these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275775-nestle-hot-pockets-recall-undeclared-allergens-in-pork-and-beef.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275775-nestle-hot-pockets-recall-undeclared-allergens-in-pork-and-beef · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #118-2017

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“Nestle Hot Pockets Recall: Undeclared Allergens in Pork and Beef Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275775-nestle-hot-pockets-recall-undeclared-allergens-in-pork-and-beef. Based on USDA FSIS recall #118-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nestle-prepared-foods-company-recalls-pork-and-beef-products-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The products contain allergens that are not declared on the labels, meaning consumers with allergies to these ingredients could experience reactions if they unknowingly eat the products. The problem was discovered during routine inspections by the USDA.

Who’s affected

People who have purchased or received these hot pockets products are affected. Those with allergies to eggs, milk, soy, or wheat are at higher risk of adverse reactions.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for products with the brand name 'Nestle Hot Pockets' that contain pork or beef. The recalled items include bulk packages of BBQ Burger Bites, 3 Cheese Bacon Bites, and Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Snack Bites. These products were distributed to food banks in Missouri and may have been repackaged.

  • Brand
    Nestle
  • 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 products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

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

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2017.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 201712. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Nov 8, 201722017
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Are there any confirmed reports of injuries from these products?

No, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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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 #118-2017 (November 8, 2017)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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