CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza recalled by Annie's Homegrown

Annie's Homegrown is recalling Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza. The recall was initiated on 22 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll product with best by dates between 09 Jan 2013 and 14 Sep 2013.
Quantity recalled43, 194 cases - all varieties

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0965-2013
FDA event ID
64148
Recalling firm
Annie's Homegrown, Berkeley, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
22 Jan 2013
FDA classified
1 Feb 2013
Reported
13 Feb 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Frozen Pizza

Timeline

22 Jan 2013Recall initiated by company
1 Feb 2013Classified by FDA+10 days
13 Feb 2013Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Annie's Homegrown Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza. Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan and Romano Cheese. Certified Organic, 23.5 oz package. Product UPC: 0 13562-20001 6; Case UPC 1 00 13562 20001 3 Annie's, Inc. 1610 5th Street Berkeley, CA 94710

Where it was distributed

US only

Questions about this recall

Is Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza recalled?

Yes. Annie's Homegrown recalled Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza on 22 Jan 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0965-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Annie's Homegrown was notified by their flour supplier that due to a faulty screen at the flour mill, there is the possibility of metal fragments in some of their pizza products. The USDA was also notified as some of the products fall under their jurisdiction.

Which lots are affected?

All product with best by dates between 09 Jan 2013 and 14 Sep 2013.

Where was it sold?

US only

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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