The frozen pizza recall, which began March 28, from products made by Rich Products Corporation is being expanded due to concerns of E. Coli contamination. It has recalled various heat-treated, not fully cooked frozen mini meals and snack items to more than 10.5 million pounds, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Services (FSIS) announced Thursday. The expanded recall includes all products produced at the company’s Waycross, GA plant, particularly those with “Best by” dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.

WRIC reported that the following FSIS-regulated products are subject to the expanded recall:

Retail products--
• 21-oz. bags of Farm Rich mini bacon cheeseburgers, UPC code 0 41322 35622 2
• 1-lb. bags of Schwan's mini meatball sandwiches, UPC code 0 72180 55312 6
• 18-oz. bags of Farm Rich mini quesadillas, UPC code 0 41322 35611 6, case code 1 00 41322 35631 1
• 18-oz. bags of Farm Rich mini quesadillas, UPC code 0 41322 35635 2, case code 1 00 41322 35635 9
• 20-oz. bags of Farm Rich mini quesadillas, UPC code 0 41322 35611 6, case code 1 00 41322 35611 3
• 21-oz. bags of Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks, UPC code 0 41322 35618 5, case code 1 00 41322 35618 2

Foodservice products--
• 25-lb. cases containing 2.5-lb. foodservice paks of BBQ Chicken Sandwich Melt, UPC code 00041322653024, Product code 65302
• 25-lb. cases containing 2.5-lb. foodservice paks of Meatball Marinara Sandwich Melt, UPC code 00041322653031, Product 65303
• 25-lb. cases containing 2.5-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Whole Grain Rich Pepperoni Pizzata, UPC code 10041322652321, Product code 65232
• 27-lb. cases containing 3-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Turkey Pizzata, UPC code 00041322652348, Product code 65234
• 24.75-lb. foodservice paks of Pepperoni Pizzata, UPC code 00041322652829 , Product code 65282
• 25.7-lb. cases of 2.57-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Handheld Stuffed Pepperoni Pleezer, UPC code 10041322652925, Product code 65292

The product package from above contains the establishment number “EST. 27232” or “P-27233” inside the USDA marks of inspection.
The initial recall began with the frozen pizza category and includes the following FDA-regulated products. These products are also considered potentially adulterated and must be immediately disposed.

Retail products--
• 44-oz. cartons of Farm Rich in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 0 41322 32521 1
• 22-oz. bags of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 0 4132237813 2
• 22-oz. bags of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 0 72180610008 9
• 22-oz. bags of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 0 4132237443 1
• 22-oz. cartons of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 0 4132280435 5
• 7-oz. cartons of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 0 4132237691 3
• 2-lb. cartoons of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 04132237455 4

Foodservice products--
• 5-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Better For You Pizza Dipper, UPC code 10041322652338
• 25-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers, UPC code 10041322652680
• 2.7-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers, UPC code 10041322652659
• 2.7-lb. foodservice paks of Farm Rich Better For You Pizza Dipper, UPC code 00041322652782

The initial March 28 product recall includes
• 22-oz. cartons of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 041322374431
• 7-oz. cartons of Farm Rich mozzarella bites in a pizzeria style crust, UPC code 041322376916
• 22-oz. bags of Market Day Mozzarella Bites, UPC code 041322804358
• 7.2-oz. cartons of Farm Rich mini pizza slices with cheese pepperoni and sauce in pizza dough, UPC code 041322376909
• 22-oz. cartons of Farm Rich mini pizza slices with cheese pepperoni and sauce in pizza dough, UPC code 041322356437
• 18-oz. bags of Farm Rich mini quesadillas with cheese, grilled white meat chicken in a crispy crust, UPC code 041322356352
• 21-oz. bags of Farm Rich philly cheese steaks with cheese, beef & onions in a crispy crust, UPC code 041322356345

The initial slew of products that were subject to a recall, were from those with expiration dates of July 1, 2011 to March 29, 2013. These products have been distributed nationwide. FSIS and Rich Products Corporation are concerned that the items maybe in household freezers in the U.S.

FSIS was informed of a multistate investigation of E. Coli on March 19, 2013. The outbreak has already included 24 cases in 15 states, seven of which has led to hospitalizations, with one being a kidney failure.

An E. coli infection can result in dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps for 2-8 days, 3-4 days on average.