Hempler Foods Recalls Pepperoni Sticks Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
USDA recalls 8,535 pounds of Hempler Foods pepperoni sticks for containing undeclared milk, a known allergen. Consumers urged not to eat these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
misbranding and an undeclared allergen
What happened, in plain English
Hempler Foods is recalling ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks that contain milk, a known allergen not listed on labels. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to milk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275827-hempler-foods-recalls-pepperoni-sticks-due-to-undeclared-milk-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275827-hempler-foods-recalls-pepperoni-sticks-due-to-undeclared-milk-allergen · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #039-2018
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“Hempler Foods Recalls Pepperoni Sticks Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275827-hempler-foods-recalls-pepperoni-sticks-due-to-undeclared-milk-allergen. Based on USDA FSIS recall #039-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hempler-foods-group-recalls-ready-eat-pepperoni-sticks-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The products contain milk, a common allergen, but it's not declared on the labels. This misbranding means people with milk allergies might consume the product without knowing, potentially causing allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these pepperoni sticks from stores in California, Oregon, Utah, or Washington. Those with milk allergies are at higher risk of reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 4-count cases of 2.25-lb pepperoni sticks with 'HEMPLERS FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED' and specific production dates and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Hempler Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled pepperoni sticks to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “California, Oregon, Utah, Washington”
States: California, Oregon, Utah, Washington.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2018.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any reported injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
How can I contact Hempler Foods for more information?
Contact Arlie Jacobs at (360) 380-6684 or Arlie.Jacobs@hemplers.com.
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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 #039-2018 (May 18, 2018)
- 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.
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