This week, we have one imported product that missed a key inspection after it was brought into the US, and one product contaminated with listeria. Surprisingly, both items are frozen foods: frozen pepperoni pizza and frozen vegetables.
If you’re unsure how to identify a recalled item, check out our food recall guide.
Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s
Public Health Alert Issued for Trader Joe’s Frozen Pizza
On August 29, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza. The frozen pizza was imported from Italy, and although it met U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, the FSIS never had the opportunity to reinspect it. Normally, the FSIS performs a quality and safety check on imported items, but the Trader Joe’s pizza skipped this step.
The frozen pizza was sold at Trader Joe’s locations in California. While it’s no longer available for purchase, it may still be in customers’ freezers.
Here’s how to tell if you bought one of the affected pizzas:
- Product: Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza
- MFG Lot: 06/16/25 and 06/21/25
- Best By Date: 08/16/26 and 08/21/26
- Italy Establishment Number: IT 1558 L UE (Look for this in the Italian mark of inspection on the front of the package.)
If you recently bought Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza and still have a box at home, check the packaging. The FSIS urges you to toss the product away or return it to Trader Joe’s. If you have questions about this public health alert, contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at 626-599-3817.
Simply Recipes / US Food and Drug Administration
Frozen Vegetables Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
On September 3, Endico Potatoes recalled bags of its frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables after testing at one of its Pennsylvania distributors revealed listeria bacteria. Listeria may lead to a serious foodborne illness that could have fatal consequences for older adults or people with weakened immune systems.
The frozen vegetables were sent to distributors in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, and Washington, D.C. between July 18 and August 4, 2025. The FDA announcement doesn’t specify which grocers sold the products.
Here’s how to tell if you picked up a potentially unsafe bag:
- Product: Endico Peas and Carrots (2.5-pound clear plastic bag)
- Lot Code: 110625
- Production Date: 6/11/25
- Use By Date: 6/10/27
- Product: Endico Mixed Vegetables (2.5-pound clear plastic bag)
- Lot Code: 170625
- Production Date: 6/17/25
- Use By Date: 6/16/27
If you have any of the affected frozen vegetables at home, don’t eat them. Instead, toss the whole package in the trash. You should be eligible for a refund wherever you bought the products. If you have questions or concerns about the recall, contact Endico Potatoes at 1-800-431-1398.
