Nestlé USA's Prepared Foods Division has announced a massive recall of Hot Pockets.
According to a news release, the company has issued a voluntary recall of "Hot Pockets brand Philly Steak and Cheese in three different pack sizes and Hot Pockets brand Croissant Crust Philly Steak and Cheese, in the two pack box." The products are only limited to the two brands, but were distributed nationwide. The products were reportedly pulled after it was revealed the meat did not go through a proper inspection.
"The reason is due to the recall announced last week by Rancho Feeding Corporation which affects many companies," Nestlé said in a statement. "Our teams at Nestlé have reviewed our vendor records and have determined that one Nestlé brand has been impacted by the Rancho meat recall."
"While Nestlé did not purchase meat directly from Rancho, our procurement teams worked with our supply chain to understand whether any company in this chain may have purchased meat from Rancho Feeding at any time during 2013, the period of time covered by the Rancho Feeding recall."
However, there have been no reports of any food-related illnesses to the USDA or CDC. The following products are a part of the voluntary recall:
1. Item Name/Pack Size: HOT POCKETS Philly Steak and Cheese 8x9ozUS
Consumer UPC: 43695 07107 8
Best Before Date: MAR '14, SEP '14, OCT '14
2. Item Name/Pack Size: HOT POCKETS Philly Steak and Cheese 4x54oz US
Consumer UPC: 43695 07107 8
Best Before Date: MAR '14, SEP '14, OCT '14, NOV '14
3. Item Name/Pack Size: HOT POCKETS Philly Steak and Cheese 4x22.5ozUS
Consumer UPC: 43695 15990 5
Best Before Date: SEP '14, OCT '14
4. Item Name/Pack Size: HOT POCKETS CROISSANT CRUST Philly Steak and Cheese 8x9ozUS
Consumer UPC: 43695 05634 1
Best Before Date: SEP '14, NOV '14, DEC '14
People who have purchased the products should not eat them. Customers can return the affected products to the place of purchase for a refund or can contact Nestlé Consumer Services at (800) 392-4057.
