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Palermo Villa, Inc. Issues Recall for 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas Due to Possible Plastic Contaminant

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Contaminants
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant
Company Name:
Palermo Villa, Inc
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Connie’s
Product Description:
Product Description
Thin crust cheese frozen pizza, 20.36oz

Company Announcement

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  

Item Description  

Lot Number  

GTIN 

Best By 

Establishment Number  

19104

Connies Thin Crust Cheese 20.36oz 

MR199856

007570619104

11/27/2024

13410325396

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

The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Baltimore, Maryland and subsequent analysis by State of Maryland Department of Health Laboratories Administration revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom form Korea. Remaining products in the warehouse had been destroyed.

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.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Palermo’s Consumer Service
1-888-571-7181
Media:
Rebecca Schimke, Public Relations & Events Manager
r.schimke@palermospizza.com

Product Photos

  • Box label, Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza
  • Box label, Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza
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