Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Connie’s Thin crust cheese frozen pizza, 20.36oz recall: Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

Connie’s Dairy — recalled dairyConnie’s Dairy — recalled dairy (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
December 13, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Connie’s
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin
UPC codes
007570619104
Reports of harm
No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Thin crust cheese frozen pizza, 20.36oz

What the company announced

MILWAUKEE – December 13, 2024 Palermo Villa, Inc. is issuing a recall of 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas because of a possible plastic foreign contaminant. The product was distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to retail grocery stores. The affected product, Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, has expired as of 11/27/2024.

This recall alert, which is being conducted under the full cooperation of the FDA, is being issued out of an abundance of caution in the event that a product remains in a consumer’s freezer. The pizzas are no longer available for purchase. Consumers who have purchased these Pizzas are urged not to consume them. They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

  • Item Number: 19104 · Item Description: Connies Thin Crust Cheese 20.36oz · Lot Number: MR199856 · GTIN: 007570619104 · Best By: 11/27/2024 · Establishment Number: 13410325396

All products produced outside of these lot numbers are safe for consumption. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Consumers with questions or concerns can reach out to Palermo’s Consumer Service at 1-888-571-7181 from 8:00 – 4:30 CST M-F.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 007570619104

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • MR199856

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 11/27/2024

Establishment number

Inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.

  • 134103

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 19104

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 20.36 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Connie’s — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

Company contact: Palermo Villa, Inc — Consumers: Palermo’s Consumer Service, 1-888-571-7181 — Media: Rebecca Schimke, Public Relations & Events Manager, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Connie’s dairy recalled?

Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 007570619104; lot code MR199856; best-by date 11/27/2024; establishment number 134103; model number 19104. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin.

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