Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported August 12, 2015
2 fully baked pizza shells packed in plastic bag with labeling reading: Cowden's Lycoming Bakery 220 Curtain St, South Williamsport, PA; 2 Pizza Shells Net Wt. 20 oz. Ingredients: ***Flour (Hard Spring wheat flour), water, shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil), reddisponge (whey, corn flour, monocalcium phosphate, L-cysteine hydrochloride, potassium bromate), yeast***
Lycoming Bakery Pizza Shells contain whey. Whey was not identified as a milk allergen.
Cowden's Lycoming Bakery recalled 2 fully baked pizza shells packed in plastic bag with labeling reading: Cowden's Lycomin… — a moderate-severity action.
2 fully baked pizza shells packed in plastic bag with labeling reading: Cowden's Lycomin… was recalled by Cowden's Lycoming Bakery in August 12, 2015. Reason: Lycoming Bakery Pizza Shells contain whey. Whey was not identified as a milk allergen.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2933-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Cowden's Lycoming Bakery issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Lycoming Bakery Pizza Shells contain whey. Whey was not identified as a milk allergen..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 123 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- August 12, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2933-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-2933-2015) was formally reported on August 12, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 2, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cowden's Lycoming Bakery is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of S. Williamsport, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 123 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Lycoming Bakery Pizza Shells contain whey. Whey was not identified as a milk allergen. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: PA in/around South Williamsport area.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Affected scope
123 units
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product description
2 fully baked pizza shells packed in plastic bag with labeling reading: Cowden's Lycoming Bakery 220 Curtain St, South Williamsport, PA; 2 Pizza Shells Net Wt. 20 oz. Ingredients: ***Flour (Hard Spring wheat flour), water, shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil), reddisponge (whey, corn flour, monocalcium phosphate, L-cysteine hydrochloride, potassium bromate), yeast***
Reason for recall
Lycoming Bakery Pizza Shells contain whey. Whey was not identified as a milk allergen.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-2933-2015 |
| Date reported | August 12, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Cowden's Lycoming Bakery |
| Firm location | S. Williamsport, PA |
| Affected scope | 123 units |
| Distribution | PA in/around South Williamsport area. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
2 fully baked pizza shells packed in plastic bag with labeling reading: Cowden's Lycoming Bakery 220 Curtain St, South Williamsport, PA; 2 Pizza Shells Net Wt. 20 oz. Ingredients: ***Flour (Hard Spring wheat flour), water, shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil), reddisponge (whey, corn flour, monocalcium phosphate, L-cysteine hydrochloride, potassium bromate), yeast***. Recalled by Cowden's Lycoming Bakery. Units affected: 123 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Lycoming Bakery Pizza Shells contain whey. Whey was not identified as a milk allergen.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 12, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2933-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: PA in/around South Williamsport area..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-2933-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported August 12, 2015.
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