RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closed·F-0965-2013/FDA enforcement

Annie's Homegrown INC·Food·Jan 22, 2013

Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza

What you need to know

Class II

What happened
Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand name	Annie's Homegrown INC
Recalling firm	Annie's Homegrown INCBerkeley, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes	0 13562 20001 610 013562 20001 3
Lot / date codes	All product with best by dates between 09 Jan 2013 and 14 Sep 2013.
Distribution area	US only United States
Quantity affected	43, 194 cases - all varieties
Recall initiation	January 22, 2013FDA report date: February 13, 2013
FDA recall number	F-0965-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Annie's Homegrown INC initiated this food recall on January 22, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction. The FDA report lists distribution as: US only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction.

Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza was made or distributed by Annie's Homegrown INC in Berkeley, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0965-2013, dated February 13, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

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What is the Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza recall?

Annie's Homegrown INC recalled Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0965-2013. Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Annie's Homegrown INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0965-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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