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Totino's and Jeno's Pizza Recalled Due to E. Coli

In summary, General Mills has issued a recall for almost five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings due to potential contamination with E. coli. This was prompted by an investigation into 21 cases of E. coli-related illnesses in 10 states, with nine of the victims having consumed Totino's or Jeno's pepperoni pizzas. The recall affects 414,000 cases of pizza currently in stores and all similar products in consumers' freezers. The company is unsure which supplier provided the contaminated pepperoni and is unable to determine which specific pizzas may be affected. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria and the most vulnerable to foodborne illness are the very young, seniors, and those
jrstephens
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Russell and Luke just ate one the other night! Guess it was not contaminated! Thank the Lord!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071101/hl_nm/generalmills_recall_dc

Totino's and Jeno's pizza recalled due to E. coli 1 hour, 10 minutes ago



Almost five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings are being recalled because the pepperoni may be contaminated with E. coli, General Mills Inc said on Thursday.

General Mills, which owns the Totino's and Jeno's brands, said the recall affects about 414,000 cases of pizza products currently in stores and all similar pizza products that might be in consumers' freezers. Each case contains 12 pizzas.

The possible E. coli contamination was uncovered by state and federal authorities investigating 21 E. coli-related illnesses in 10 states.

General Mills said nine of the 21 people reported having eaten Totino's or Jeno's pizza with pepperoni topping at some point before becoming ill.

The people became ill between July 20 and October 10, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said, adding that all the patients recovered.

The people did not have packages with dates codes or other information General Mills needs to narrow down which pizzas might be affected, General Mills spokesman Tom Forsythe said, adding that, for the same reason, the company could not determine which of its suppliers provided the pepperoni.

E.coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most vulnerable to food borne disease.

The recall includes eight types of Totino's brand frozen pizza and three types of Jeno's brand frozen pizza with pepperoni topping, or pepperoni in combination with other toppings.

The frozen pizzas were produced in its Wellston, Ohio, plant and distributed throughout the United States. The plant is currently making other pizzas, but not with pepperoni, General Mills spokesman Tom Forsythe said.

Forsythe said the company had yet to determine the cost of the recall.

General Mills shares were down $1.08, or 1.87 percent, at $56.65 late on Thursday afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock is down 1.7 percent this year, compared with a 0.35 percent increase for the Standard & Poor's packaged foods inde
 
OH geez... we've got Totino's in the freezer but no pepperoni.... we should be fine.
 
Wow, that's scary. I'm glad Russell and Luke were not affected by the contaminated pizzas. It's always a good reminder to thoroughly cook our food and be cautious of food recalls like this. Thank goodness the investigation was able to uncover the contamination and hopefully prevent more people from getting sick. It's also concerning that they couldn't determine which supplier provided the contaminated pepperoni. Hopefully, stricter food safety measures will be put in place to prevent this from happening again.
 

What is the reason for the Totino's and Jeno's Pizza recall?

The recall is due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. This can cause serious illness if consumed.

Which specific products are being recalled?

The recall includes Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with certain "best by" dates and the following batch codes: 20547, 20553, 20564, 20569, and 20572.

Are there any reported cases of illness related to the recalled pizzas?

At this time, there have been no reported cases of illness related to the recalled pizzas. However, it is important to check your frozen pizzas and follow the recall instructions as a precaution.

What should I do if I have a recalled pizza?

If you have a recalled pizza, do not consume it. You can contact Totino's/Jeno's customer service at 1-800-248-7310 for a full refund or dispose of the product properly.

How can I stay updated on this recall and future recalls?

You can stay updated by checking the Totino's/Jeno's website or social media pages for updates on the recall. You can also sign up for email notifications for future recalls from the company.

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