Poppies International Inc. of Battleboro, NC, is expanding its recall of certain frozen cream puffs that were made during Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, 2021, because of possible small metal fragments.
The issue was discovered during production.
There is concern that consumers may still have unused portions of the recalled cream puffs in their homes because the best-before dates stretch into June of 2023.
The products included in the recall were available for sale from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, 2021, and can be identified by the lot numbers and best-before dates, which can be found on the side of each tub by the lid.
The products were distributed in the following locations:
- Delizza 120ct Cream Puffs distributed to select Costco locations in Northern California as well as Carson City and Sparks, Nevada.
- Delizza 30ct Cream Puffs distributed to select Safeway locations in Northern California
- Delizza 30ct Chocolate Enrobed Cream Puffs at select ShopRite and PriceRite locations in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
- Taste of Inspirations Crème Puffs 30ct distributed to Hannaford locations in NY
Recalled products:
| Description | UPC | Lot Codes | Best Before Date |
| Delizza Choc Enrobed 30 ct (400g) | 6 76670 00402 2 |
L1J5021 L1K5021 |
06/09/2023 |
| Delizza Cream Puffs 30 ct (375g) | 6 76670 00107 6 |
L2N5021 L2O5021 |
06/10/2023 |
| Delizza Cream Puffs 120 ct (1.5 kg) | 6 76670 00800 6 |
L32E5021 L32F5021 |
06/07/2023 |
| Taste of Inspirations Crème Puffs 30ct (375g) | 7 25439 99597 9 | L2I5021 | 06/08/2023 |
As of the posting of this recall, no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items.
Any consumers who have purchased or received any of the recalled products should immediately discontinue the use of the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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