Stuffed Sandwiches Recalled For Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 56,000 pounds of stuffed sandwiches have been recalled by a North Carolina company because the products may be contaminated with semi-transparent plastic, according to the USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service.

The sandwiches, made by J& J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp., were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The USDA said the sandwiches listed below are subject to recall:

• 9-oz. carton packages containing 2 stuffed pepperoni sandwiches with “Bremer CLASSIC PEPPERONI PIZZA Hot Stuffed Sandwiches” and best if used by dates of “AUG 12 2020” or “AUG 13 2020” on the label.
• 9-oz. carton packages containing 2 ham and cheese sandwiches with “Bremer CLASSIC HAM & CHEESE Hot Stuffed Sandwiches” and best if used by dates of “AUG 12 2020” or “AUG 13 2020” on the label.

You can view a photo of the labels here.

According to the USDA, the sandwiches were produced on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 and have the establishment number “EST. 27231”inside the USDA mark of inspection.

There have been no reports of injury and illness and anyone concerned about either is advised to contact a health care provider.

The FSIS said it's concerned the products may be frozen in consumers' freezers.

The agency advised that they should not be consumed and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions can contact the customer relations coordinator at (856) 532-6611.