frozen food recall
Rich Product Corp. of Buffalo, N.Y. has recalled more than 10.5 million pounds of its frozen food over concern that the products may be contaminated with E. coli. Rich Product Corp.

Bad news for frozen food lovers.

Rich Product Corp. of Buffalo, N.Y., has recalled more than 10.5 million pounds of its frozen pizzas, mozzarella bites, quesadillas and other snack items over concern that the products may be contaminated with E. coli, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a statement.

A sample of the company’s Farm Rich frozen chicken mini quesadilla was found in a sick person’s home and tested positive for E. coli O121. So far, the bacteria associated with the recall has affected 24 people in 15 states.

Rich Product Corp. issued the voluntary recall on March 28 and expanded its efforts to include some heat-treated, not fully frozen meals like mini quesadillas, Philly cheese steaks and sandwiches.

“When it became apparent to us that … identification of a specific cause was not going to be a simple or short process, we decided to act proactively to expand the recall,” Bill Gisel, Rich’s president and chief executive officer, said in a company statement.

More than 30 products have been recalled with “best by” dates ranging from Jan. 1, 2013, to Sept. 29, 2014.

Symptoms for E. coli 0121 can be dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps that can last for two to eight days.

While most people can recover from E. coli within a week, some may develop hemolytic uremic syndrome -- a kind of kidney failure that affects children under the age of 5 and the elderly, FSIS says.

Here’s a complete list of the recalled products:

Foodservice Products

The production date range for these products is: Julian Dates 15821182 to 15823088.

Product Code
Product Description
Julian Dates
UPC Code

65232
Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Pepperoni Pizzata 10/2.5lb
15821182-15823088
10041322652321

65233
Farm Rich 1 oz. Better For You Pizza Dipper 5/5lb.
15821182-15823088
10041322652338

65234
Farm Rich Turkey Pizzata 9/3lb.
15821182-15823088
00041322652348

65265
Farm Rich 2 oz. Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers 2 oz.10/2.7lb.
15821182-15823088
10041322652659

65268
Farm Rich 1 oz. Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers 1/25lb.
15821182-15823088
10041322652680

65278
Farm Rich 2 oz. Better For You Pizza Dipper 2oz. 10/2.7lb.
15821182-15823088
00041322652782

65282
Pepperoni Pizzata 1/24.75lb.
15821182-15823088
00041322652829

65292
Farm Rich Handheld Stuffed Pepperoni Pleezer 10/2.57lb.
15821182-15823088
10041322652925

65302
BBQ Chicken Sandwich Melt 10/2.5lb.
15821182-15823088
00041322653024

65303
Meatball Marinara Sandwich Melt 10/2.5lb
15821182-15823088
00041322653031

Consumer Brands Products

Product Code
Product Description
Julian Dates
UPC Code
Case Code
Best By Date

32521
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites44 oz. cartons
15821182 – 15823088
0 41322 32521 1
1 00 41322 32521 8
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

32522
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites44oz. cartons
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 32521 1
1 00 41322 32522 5
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

36450
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites 22 oz bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37813 2
1 00 41322 36450 7
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

36633
Farm Rich Pizza Slices22 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35603 1
1 00 41322 36633 4
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

36450
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites22 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37433 1
1 00 41322 36450 7
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

37455
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites2 lb. cartons
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37455 4
1 00 41322 37455 1
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35611
Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas20 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35611 6
1 00 41322 35611 3
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35618
Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks21 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35618 5
1 00 41322 35618 2
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35622
Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers21 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35622 2
1 00 41322 35622 9
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35631
Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas18 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35611 6
1 00 41322 35631 1
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35633
Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices22 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35603 1
1 00 41322 35633 5
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

37433
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites22 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37813 2
1 00 41322 37433 9
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

55312
Schwan’s Mini Meatball Sandwiches1 lb. bags
3G1182XXXX – 3G3088XXXX
0 72180 55312 6
1 00 72180 55312 3
N/A

61008
Schwan’s Baked Mozzarella Bites22 oz. bags
3G1182XXXX – 3G3088XXXX
0 72180 61008 9
1 00 72180 61008 6
N/A

35635
Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas18 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35635 2
1 00 41322 35635 9
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35643
Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices22 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35643 7
1 00 41322 35643 4
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

37690
Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices7.2 oz. cartons
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37690 9
1 00 41322 37690 6
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

35634
Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks21 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 35634 5
1 00 41322 35634 2
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

37443
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites22 oz. bags
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37443 1
1 00 41322 37443 8
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

37691
Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites7 oz. cartons
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 37691 6
1 00 41322 37691 3
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014

80435
Market Day Mozzarella Bites22 oz. cartons
15821182- 15823088
0 41322 80435 8
1 00 41322 80435 5
Jan. 1, 2013 –Sept. 29, 2014