US-based Annie's is voluntarily recalling its Homegrown Frozen Pizza varieties as they may contain fragments of flexible metal mesh, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The products subject to recall were distributed at grocery and natural food stores throughout the US. All varieties of Annie's Rising Crust Frozen Pizza with a best by date including and between 09Jan13 and 14 Sep13 are included in the recall.
The recalled varieties are Organic Four Cheese Pizza, 23.5oz UPC 013562 200016; Organic Pepperoni Pizza, 23.6oz UPC 013562 200009; Organic Supreme Pizza, 25.4oz UPC 013562 200023; Organic Spinach and Mushroom Pizza, 25oz. UPC 013562 200054; Four Cheese Pizza, 22.5oz. UPC 013562 200078; Pepperoni Pizza, 22.6oz. UPC 013562 200061 and BBQ Recipe Chicken Pizza, 23.1oz. UPC 013562 200092.
This problem was caused by a faulty screen at a third-party flour mill. The company was notified about the recall after finding a fine metal mesh screen in the flour and pizza dough.
All Annie's manufacturers have metal control programs that include magnets and metal detection devices. According to the company, pieces of the wire were too small to be detected and could have found their way into the finished product.
There have been no reported reactions associated with the recalled product. Customers who have purchased the product are advised return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
