Some Hot Pockets recalled because of possible meat contamination

Nestle USA has announced a voluntary recall of packages of its Philly Steak and Cheese flavored Hot Pockets. The pockets were found to contain meat that was part of the massive Rancho Feeding Corporation beef recall last week.

The USDA has not reported any illnesses in relation to the beef recall or the Hot Pocket recall.

Nestle says it did not purchase meat directly from Rancho Feeding Corp. but that it found a company in its supply chain did buy meat from the corporation in 2013, during the time covered in the meat recall.

Nestle confirmed the meat was used at the Nestle production facility in Chatsworth that makes Hot Pockets. The affected packages included Hot Pockets Philly Steak & Cheese 9-ounce boxes, 54-ounce boxes and 22.5-ounce boxes.

The specific batches recalled are:

Hot Pockets Philly Steak & Cheese, 9 ounces, UPC 43695 07107 8, 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 Pockets Philly Steak & Cheese, 54 ounces, UPC 43695 07520 5, 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

Hot Pockets Philly Steak & Cheese 22.5 ounces, UPC 43695 15990 5, batch numbers:

• 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 ounces, UPC 43695 05634 1, batch numbers:

• 3211544512 with a best before date of September 2014
• 3248544512 with a best before date of November 2014
• 3283544512 with a best before date of December 2014

People who purchased affected batches of Hot Pockets are being asked to return the boxes to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also call Nestle customer service at (800) 392-4057.

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