Cincinnati, Ohio (October 3, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Saint Francis Apizza LLC is recalling frozen pizzas because the products contain undeclared soy. The recall affects Pepperoni, Plain Cheese, Supreme, and Mushroom and Onion varieties.
According to the FDA, the company recalled the products for misbranding after labels failed to declare soy, including soybean oil and soy lecithin. As a result, people with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.
Saint Francis Apizza recall: quick summary
Saint Francis Apizza is recalling four varieties of frozen pizza: Pepperoni, Plain Cheese, Supreme, and Mushroom and Onion. The company sold the products at retail locations in Ohio and Kentucky and directly online through cincyfavorites.com.
The FDA identified undeclared soy as the reason for the recall. So far, the agency has received no reports of illness associated with the products.
Therefore, consumers with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity should not eat the recalled pizzas. Instead, Saint Francis Apizza advises consumers to discard the products or return them to the company for a full refund.
Official recall details
- Company announcement date: October 1, 2026
- FDA publication date: October 3, 2026
- Announced by: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Company: Saint Francis Apizza LLC
- Brand: Saint Francis
- Products: Pepperoni, Plain Cheese, Supreme, and Mushroom and Onion frozen pizzas
- Issue: Undeclared soy allergen
- Affected ingredients: Soybean oil and soy lecithin
- Distribution: Retail locations in Ohio and Kentucky, plus online sales through cincyfavorites.com
- Consumer action: Discard or return affected products to Saint Francis Apizza LLC for a full refund
- Consumer contact: Alex Plattner at 971-221-7086
What happened?
According to the FDA, Saint Francis Apizza LLC initiated the voluntary recall on October 1 after discovering that its frozen pizza labels did not declare soy. The recall covers four varieties: Pepperoni, Plain Cheese, Supreme, and Mushroom and Onion.
The company distributed the pizzas through retail locations in Cincinnati, Milford, Carlisle and Dayton, Ohio, as well as Fort Thomas and Covington, Kentucky. It also sold the products directly online through cincyfavorites.com.
So far, the FDA has received no reports of illness linked to the recalled products. However, the agency warned that people with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.
Affected products
Brand | Product | Issue | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
Saint Francis | Pepperoni frozen pizza | Undeclared soy | Ohio and Kentucky; online |
Saint Francis | Plain Cheese frozen pizza | Undeclared soy | Ohio and Kentucky; online |
Saint Francis | Supreme frozen pizza | Undeclared soy | Ohio and Kentucky; online |
Saint Francis | Mushroom and Onion frozen pizza | Undeclared soy | Ohio and Kentucky; online |
What caused the issue?
According to the FDA notice, the recalled pizzas contain soy ingredients, including soybean oil and soy lecithin, that the labels did not declare.
Soy is one of the major food allergens regulated by the FDA. As a result, people with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after consuming the affected products.
However, the FDA did not provide additional details about why the labels omitted the soy ingredients. The notice does not identify a specific supplier, formulation change, packaging error, production issue or other root cause.
Food Safety Insight
Here’s what you should do
Consumers who purchased the recalled frozen pizzas should:
- Do not consume the products if you have a soy allergy or severe sensitivity.
- Discard the affected pizzas or return them to Saint Francis Apizza LLC for a full refund.
- Check frozen pizza products for the Saint Francis brand and the affected varieties.
- Contact Alex Plattner at 971-221-7086 with questions or concerns about the recall.
- If signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction develop, contact a physician immediately.
Behind the brand
Saint Francis Apizza is a Cincinnati-based pizza company that sells pizzas through its own operations and other local retail locations. Its official website lists pizza products and provides online ordering information.
The company’s current menu includes classic and signature pizzas, with offerings such as cheese, pepperoni and vegetable-based varieties. The recalled frozen pizzas were also sold through local retailers and online sales.
Other relevant recalls
- J. HIGGS Recalls Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips Over Undeclared Soy Allergen: Similar recall involving an undeclared soy allergen in a packaged food product.
Regulatory context
Soy is one of the nine major food allergens recognized under U.S. federal law. When soy is present in a packaged food, applicable labeling rules require the allergen to be declared. In a multi-ingredient product such as frozen pizza, the relevant review includes the ingredients used in the finished formulation and the information communicated on the retail package.
Ensuring safe eats
Frozen pizza formulations can include multiple ingredients and toppings, so the allergen information on the finished package must reflect the product being sold. When an ingredient or supplier specification changes, the label should be checked against the revised formulation.
Soy lecithin and soybean oil follow different allergen-labeling rules, and Source86‘s FSQA reviewers flag those distinctions when they check a frozen-food formula against its finished label.
Not sure how a soy-derived ingredient should appear on your label? Ask our specialists.
