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12/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2023 10:24
Shakespeare’s (Frozen pizza/Shakespeare’s Pizza) Recall reason: Undeclared wheat
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Shakespeare's Pizza Issues an Allergy Alert Concerning Undeclared Wheat in Its Frozen Pizzas
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Company Announcement Date:December 07, 2023FDA Publish Date:December 08, 2023Product Type:Food & Beverages
Allergens Reason for Announcement:
Company Name:Shakespeare's PizzaBrand Name:
Product Description:
Allergens Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Undeclared wheat
Brand Name(s)
Shakespeare's
Product Description
Frozen pizza
Company Announcement
Shakespeare's Pizza of Columbia, Missouri is recalling all its frozen pizzas from grocery stores, as they contain wheat, but do not declare the presence of wheat on their labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Our pizzas are distributed in grocery stores throughout Missouri, and in a small number of grocers in Kansas, in the Kansas City metro area. Affected products listed in the table below. Images of the labels on the products are at the end of this document.
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Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Dates/Lots |
| Shakespeare's | Extra Cheese | Twelve Inch | 686 148 007 370 | All |
| Shakespeare's | Vegetarian | Twelve Inch | 686 148 007 394 | All |
| Shakespeare's | Four Cheese | Twelve Inch | 686 148 000 050 | All |
| Shakespeare's | Spinach Artichoke | Twelve Inch | 686 148 000 043 | All |
No illnesses have been reported to date.
A routine inspection by our government regulatory agency partners brought to light the omission of a declaration on our labeling of the presence of wheat in our pizzas.
Any consumers who have dietary restrictions concerning wheat should not consume our pizzas. Consumers may return products to the point of purchase, or to Shakespeare's Pizza, for a refund.
More information is available from Shakespeare's Pizza at 573-268-4106 or 573-268-2371 or [email protected].
Company Contact Information
Consumers:Shakespeare's Pizza 573-268-4106 or 573-268-2371
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Content current as of:
12/08/2023
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Regulated Product(s)
- Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
- Allergens