Over three million units of DiGiorno pizzas, a ready-made, heat-only pizza you can pop into a microwave, has been voluntarily been recalled by Nestle, due to fears of them containing glass fragments. Joining them are Stouffer's products and Lean Cuisine.
Nestle added that the glass which may be in the products may have come from the spinach which is a common ingredient in all three. However, the brand failed to further elaborate how it got there. Currently, no injuries related to this incident have been reported.
It's time to either check your fridge or pantry to see if you have bought any of these items. The list of voluntarily recalled products include several varieties of DiGiorno Pizzas, five types of Lean Cuisine meals, and four Stouffer's lasagnas. The full list of recalled items include the following:
DiGiorno Pizzas
Lean Cuisine
Stouffer's Products
Their corresponding production code and UPC numbers can be found on Nestle's website. These products should NOT be consumed for they carry the risk of contamination and injury. Furthermore, if you bought any of these products, you may contact Nestle's Consumer Services at 1-800-681-1676.
If you still have the recalled product with you, you may return it to where you bought it. The item may then be returned to Nestle and be properly disposed of. The government food safety blog shares some tips about what you can do if you bought the product.