Hempler Foods Group is recalling ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks because they contain milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not listed on the label. Anyone allergic to milk, or anyone who has lactose intolerance, could have a severe reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported so far.
These ready-to-eat pepperoni sticks were produced from April 20 through May 2, 2018. They include: 4 count/case of 2.25-pounds of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “PACKED ON” date 04/21/18 and “LOT # 8106,” 4 count/case of 2.25-pounds of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “PACKED ON” date 04/26/18 and “LOT # 8113,” 4 count/case of 2.25-pounds of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “PACKED ON” date 05/01/18 and “LOT # 8117B,” and 4 count/case of 2.25-pounds of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “PACKED ON” date 05/02/18 and “LOT # 8117B.” Also recalled is 10 count/case of 9-ounce of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “USE OR FREEZE BY” date 01/15/19 and “LOT # 8106,” 10 count/case of 9-ounce of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “USE OR FREEZE BY” date 01/16/19 and “LOT # 8106,” and 10 count/case of 9-ounce of “HEMPLER’S FAMILY CLASSIC PEPPERONI, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED” with “USE OR FREEZE BY” date 01/22/19 and “LOT # 8113.”
These products have the establishment number “EST. 6410” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to distribution centers in California, Oregon, Utah and Washington, and then further distributed to retail stores.
The firm received a customer complaint that a package of “Hempler’s Family Classic Pepperoni, Natural Smoke Flavor Added,” contained a different product, which was “Hempler’s Pepperoni with Jalapeño and Cheese, Natural Smoke Flavoring Added.” This prompted the recall.
If you purchased any of these products and cannot consume milk, don’t eat them. Take them back to the place of purchase, or throw them away.
