US EditionUSDA Issues Public Health Alert for Trader Joe’s Frozen Pepperoni Pizzas
The frozen pizza bypassed required USDA inspection, raising safety concerns despite no reported illnesses; consumers are urged to discard or return the product, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
- On August 29, 2025, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert concerning Trader Joe's uncured pepperoni pizzas that were frozen, brought into the U.S. from Italy, and distributed in California stores.
- The alert was issued after Trader Joe’s informed FSIS that these pizzas were not submitted for the required import inspection needed to obtain the USDA inspection mark and ensure they meet safety and quality standards.
- The impacted product was sold at 67 Trader Joe’s stores exclusively in California, features manufacturing lot codes of 06/16/25 or 06/21/25, and best-by dates of 08/16/26 or 08/21/26, and can no longer be found for sale.
- FSIS reported no confirmed illnesses related to these pizzas but urged consumers to discard or return them and warned some units may remain in freezers despite no recall being initiated.
- This alert highlights the importance of import reinspection to ensure food safety, and FSIS encourages consumers to verify product labels if they purchased the affected pizzas this summer.
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USDA issues public health alert for Trader Joe’s frozen pepperoni pizzas
If you have recently purchased a pizza from Trader Joes, you are advised to check your freezer.The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for Trader Joes frozen uncured pepperoni pizzas imported from Italy after the products were not re-inspected upon arrival in the United States.The products bear the establishment number IT 1558 L UE, printed inside the Italian mark of inspecti…
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