J & J Snack Foods Handhelds Corporation of North Carolina is recalling about 56,578 pounds of stuffed sandwiches that may be contaminated with foreign materials. More specifically, the sandwiches may contain pieces of semi-transparent plastic, posing a choking hazard. No adverse events or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recalled product.
The recalled products were made on February 19 and February 20, 2019. They include:
- 9-ounce carton packages containing 2 stuffed pepperoni sandwiches with “Bremer CLASSIC PEPPERONI PIZZA Hot Stuffed Sandwiches” and best if used by dates of “AUG 12 2020” or “AUG 13 2020” on the label.
- 9-ounce carton packages containing 2 ham and cheese sandwiches with “Bremer CLASSIC HAM & CHEESE Hot Stuffed Sandwiches” and best if used by dates of “AUG 12 2020” or “AUG 13 2020” on the label.
These products have the establishment number “EST. 27231” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered after consumer complaints were lodged.
FSIS thinks that some of these products may be in consumers’ freezers. If you purchased these products, do not eat them. You can take them back to the place of purchase for a refund, or discard them. FSIS will conduct retail effectiveness checks to ensure that all product is pulled from store shelves and that these products are no longer available for consumers to purchase.
