Frozen Pizza Recalled In Several New England States

ACROSS AMERICA — More than 8,200 pounds of frozen meat pizza sold in multiple states has been recalled due to undeclared soy allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.

The products being recalled are 17.8 ounce cardboard boxes of "802 VT Frozen MEAT!!! CRISPY WOOD-FIRED CRUST HAND MADE PIZZA" with "best if used by" dates of April 25 and establishment number "EST. 46308" inside the USDA mark of inspection, officials said.

The pizzas, which were distributed to retailers and fundraisers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, were recalled after soy was found during "routine FSIS verification activities" despite the fact that the ingredient is not listed on the box, according to officials.

There had been no confirmed instances of adverse reactions in connection with the recall, though officials urged anyone concerned about illness to contact a healthcare provider.

Those who have the pizza in their freezers should throw them away or return them to the place they were bought, officials added.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, those with a soy allergy who consume soy can experience an immune system overreaction with symptoms ranging from stomach problems, cough, and itching to anaphylaxis.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service asked that anyone with questions call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to [email protected].