Food recalls are a fact of life, and they happen more often than you might think.
It can be a hassle to go through your cabinets or refrigerator/freezer to check labels, but it’s worth the effort.
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Just last year, in 2024, a listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head deli meat killed 10 people. Hamburgers at McDonald’s were linked to E. coli outbreaks and killed one person, while another 27 ended up in hospitals across the country.
In 2025, major food recalls have included:
- Eggs: August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million dozen eggs in June 2025 due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- Ready-to-Eat Foods: A Listeria outbreak investigation was launched in May 2025 involving ready-to-eat sandwiches.
- Fresh Produce: Braga Fresh recalled Marketside broccoli florets in January 2025 over Listeria concerns, and Fuentes Farms recalled cucumbers for Salmonella in June 2025.
- Cheese: The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op recalled cheese in August 2025 for potential Listeria.
Now, a new food safety alert has been issued for a popular Trader Joe’s product, prompting consumers to check their freezers.
Food recalls are not uncommon at Trader Joe’s and many other grocers.
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What you should know about Trader Joe’s latest recall
On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert (not a formal recall) for Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza.
The pizzas in question were imported from Italy and never underwent the required FSIS import “re-inspection” — a critical step for ensuring food safety compliance.
The affected product, sold in 17.63-ounce boxes labeled “Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza Product of Italy,” with the following information:
- Lot code 06/16/25 with a best-by date of 08/16/26
- Lot code 06/21/25 with a best-by date of 08/21/26
Additionally, the packaging includes the Italian establishment number “IT 1558 L UE” inside the Italian inspection mark.
Although these pizzas are no longer available for sale, FSIS warns they may still be in consumers’ freezers, particularly in California.
What you shoud do if you have Trader Joe’s frozen pizza
If you purchased one of these pizzas:
- Do not consume the pizza — even if cooked beforehand.
- Discard it safely or return it to any Trader Joe’s location.
No illnesses or adverse health effects have been reported so far.
For customer inquiries, Trader Joe’s Customer Relations can be reached at 626-599-3817.
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