On February 18, 2014 Nestle announced it is voluntarily recalling two types of Hot Pockets after a larger meat recall was declared earlier. They are recalling an unspecified amount of its “Philly Steak” and “Croissant Crust Philly Steak and Cheese” Hot Pockets in certain sizes since their product may be affected by a meat recall by Rancho Feeding Corp. Rancho is recalling more than 8.7 million pounds of beef products after it was determined to have processed diseased and unhealthy animals without the proper Agriculture Department inspection. Although deemed unhealthy for human consumption, no illnesses have been reported at this time.
The following products are included in this recall:
Hot Pocket Philly Steak & Cheese, 9 oz., UPC4369507107, Batch numbers:
- 3021544512 with a best before date of March 2014
- 3029544512 with a best before date of March 2014
- 3197544512 with a best before date of September 2014
- 3240544512 with a best before date of October 2014
Hot Pocket Croissant Crust Philly Steak & Cheese, 9 oz., UPC 4369505634, Batch numbers:
- 3248544512 with a best before date of November 2014
- 3283544512 with a best before date of December 2014
Hot Pocket Philly Steak & Cheese, 54 oz., UPC 4369507520, Batch numbers:
- 3022544513 with a best before date of March 2014
- 3191544512 with a best before date of September 2014
- 3224544512 with a best before date of October 2014
- 3254544512 with a best before date of November 2014
- 3268544512 with a best before date of November 2014
