Walmart recall: frozen chicken BBQ pizza recalled nationally, due to discovery of plastic

Walmart announced a recall of Marketside Chicken BBQ pizza over the weeke after a USDA inspection.

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Walmart announced over the weekend that a brand of chicken barbecue pizza carried nationally in Walmart SuperCenters is being recalled.

This is the second major food recall in less than a week, following Friday's recall announcement of 28 million boxes of Kellogg's cereal.  Read more about the Kellogg's recall in the article, "Froot Loops recall: Kellogg's explains what happened."

What's being recalled at Walmart

Great Kitchens, Inc., a food production company based in Illinois that sells frozen food to Walmart, is recalling approximately 109,800 pounds of BBQ chicken pizza products that may contain foreign materials. 

The company discovered small pieces of plastic lodged inside some of the product line during a routine USDA inspection.

The following products are included in the recall:

•14-pound, 4-ounce cases of "MARKETSIDE, 16" BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA, 8-16" Pizzas," bearing case codes of "11016611," "11016621," "11016711," or "11016721."

•28.5-ounce "Marketside™, 16" BBQ RECIPE, Thin Crust, CHICKEN PIZZA."

The USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) reports no consumer complaints as of press time about this product.

The Walmart recall was designated as a class II recall, one that bears lower risks of injury or sickness to consumers.  Learn more about distinguishing between the different level of recalls in the article, "Frozen and canned food recall: how to keep your family safe."

What to do with your recalled Walmart pizza

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact company President and CEO Gerald Coghlan at (815) 306-7171.  In addition, the product can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.

You can keep up with other recall announcements for products sold at Walmart at the Walmart Product Recalls page on their website.

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