Trader Joe's Uncured Pepperoni Pizza — imported without required inspection
Product imported without required FSIS import reinspection
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 3, 2026: a regulator flagged Trader Joe's Uncured Pepperoni Pizza by Trader Joe's on Aug 29, 2025 for Product imported without required FSIS import reinspection without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is low risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
Trader Joe's frozen uncured pepperoni pizza (made in Italy) was sold without going through required U.S. import inspection. No illnesses have been reported. The product is no longer for sale, so there's no formal recall, but a public health alert was issued in case some is still in home freezers.
What to do
If you have this pizza (17.63-oz box, MFG LOT 06/16/25 BEST BY 08/16/26 or MFG LOT 06/21/25 BEST BY 08/21/26), do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 with questions.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncured Pepperoni Pizza Product of Italy | — | 06/16/25 06/21/25 | 08/16/26, 08/21/26 | 17.63-oz. cardboard box |
CA
Sold atTrader Joe's (US-CA)
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 4, 2026
Brand history: Trader Joe's · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Trader Joe's Uncured Pepperoni Pizza recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 3, 2026: a regulator flagged Trader Joe's Uncured Pepperoni Pizza by Trader Joe's on Aug 29, 2025 for Product imported without required FSIS import reinspection without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is low risk.
What should I do?
If you have this pizza (17.63-oz box, MFG LOT 06/16/25 BEST BY 08/16/26 or MFG LOT 06/21/25 BEST BY 08/21/26), do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 with questions.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Trader Joe's. Distribution: CA.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: 06/16/25, 06/21/25. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.