Saint Francis Apizza recalls frozen pizzas over undeclared soy allergen

Saint Francis Apizza LLC has issued a voluntary recall for its frozen pizzas due to misbranding and an undeclared soy allergen. Food Safety News reported that individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities to soy risk serious illness or death if they consume the affected products. [1]

The recall applies to several varieties of frozen pizza, including Pepperoni, Plain Cheese, and Supreme. According to Food Safety News, the soy allergen was omitted from the product labels, triggering the corrective action. [1]

A product recall is a formal request by a manufacturer to retrieve items following the discovery of safety hazards or defects that could endanger consumers or expose the company to legal liability. Recalls serve as corrective measures for items deemed unsafe for public distribution. [2]