Overview
- FSIS issued the Aug. 29 alert after being notified that the imported, not-ready-to-eat pizzas did not receive required U.S. import reinspection.
- The alert covers Trader Joe’s Uncured Pepperoni Pizza with MFG LOT 06/16/25 (Best By 08/16/26) or 06/21/25 (Best By 08/21/26) and Italian establishment IT 1558 L UE.
- The items were sold at more than 60 Trader Joe’s locations in California and are no longer available for purchase in stores.
- Officials report no confirmed illnesses or adverse reactions linked to the affected product.
- Trader Joe’s attributes the lapse to a paperwork error and directs questions to Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817, while consumers are advised to discard or return the product.