Soy-Allergic Shoppers in Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky Should Check Freezers for Recalled Saint Francis Apizza Pizzas

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The company announced the voluntary recall on Oct. 1, 2026, and the FDA posted it on Oct. 3. The notice says the labels left out two soy-based sub-ingredients: soybean oil and soy lecithin.

For most households, the pizzas pose no new risk. But for a family with a child or adult who has a soy allergy, a frozen pizza bought at a neighborhood market could be a hidden trigger. Frozen pizzas can sit in a freezer for weeks, so a quick check makes sense.

The notice lists independent grocers, delis and specialty shops in Ohio and Kentucky. In Cincinnati, the pizzas were sold at two ETC Produce and Provisions locations, Daylily Deli, Boards and Beez, Madison’s at Findlay Market and Urban Stead Cheese.

Elsewhere in Ohio, the notice names Harvest Market in Milford, The Farm on Central in Carlisle and Tony and Pete’s in Dayton. In Northern Kentucky, the pizzas were sold at Taste Cellar and Pantry in Fort Thomas and Golden Gelato in Covington. The company also sold the products online through cincyfavorites.com.

The notice does not list UPC codes, lot numbers, best-by dates, package sizes, or sale dates. That gap matters for shoppers. Without a lot code to compare, any Saint Francis Apizza frozen pizza in one of the four named varieties bought from these sellers should be treated as part of the recall unless the company says otherwise.

“There have been no reports of illness involving the products,” the company said in the announcement. The notice does not explain how the labeling problem was discovered.

Soy is one of nine major food allergens under federal law, along with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and sesame, according to the FDA’s food allergy guide for consumers. Federal rules require packaged foods to name the allergen source either within the ingredient list or in a separate “Contains” statement.

The FDA’s food allergen labeling guidance uses “lecithin (soy)” as an example of how a soy-derived ingredient should appear on a label. The same guidance notes that highly refined oils are excluded from major allergen labeling requirements. The Saint Francis notice does not say whether its soybean oil was highly refined, but it names both soybean oil and soy lecithin as undeclared soy ingredients.

The recall involves a labeling failure, not contamination. The risk is that someone who avoids soy could not have known it was there. The company warned that people with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the products.

The FDA lists hives, flushed skin or rash, a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth, and swelling of the face, tongue or lips as common signs. Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, coughing, wheezing, dizziness, and lightheadedness can also occur.

The most dangerous reaction is anaphylaxis, which the FDA describes as a “severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.”It can tighten the airways, cause throat swelling, and lead to a sharp drop in blood pressure. The agency advises people to stop eating the food immediately, consider whether emergency treatment such as epinephrine is needed, and seek medical attention. Trouble breathing, throat tightness, or fainting should be treated as an emergency.

Parents should tell grandparents, sitters, or anyone else who serves meals about this recall. Anyone unsure about their own sensitivity should talk with a clinician or allergist rather than test it with a recalled product.

People who ate one of the pizzas and had only mild symptoms can reasonably call a health care provider for guidance. Keep the package, store name, and approximate purchase date if possible.

“All products should be discarded or returned to Saint Francis Apizza LLC for a full refund,” the notice states. Customers with questions can contact Alex Plattner at (971) 221-7086. The notice does not list an email address or business hours.

Because the pizzas were sold through small local businesses, shoppers can also ask the store where they bought the product. Online buyers can check their cincyfavorites.com order history.

People who had a reaction can also report it to the FDA. The agency asks for the product name, where and when it was bought, any lot codes or photos of the package, a description of symptoms and their timing, and what medical care was needed.

Without lot codes in the notice, the safest approach for anyone with a soy allergy is to avoid eating any Saint Francis frozen pizza from these sellers until the company confirms that corrected labels are in use.

This recall follows another recent Cincinnati-area food case. MedicalDaily previously reported that a Cincinnati olive oil was recalled after its maker found that a garlic oil used in the product had not been cleared for food. MedicalDaily has also examined how frozen food recalls often fail to reach shoppers once packaging is thrown away.

The company has not said whether more products or sellers could be added, and MedicalDaily will update this report if the FDA posting changes. For households managing a soy allergy, a quick freezer check and a call to the store or company is the most practical step this week.

Which Saint Francis Apizza pizzas are recalled?

The recall covers the Pepperoni, Plain Cheese, Supreme, and Mushroom and Onion frozen pizzas. The company’s notice does not list lot codes, UPCs, sizes, or best-by dates, so all four varieties are included.

They were sold at shops in Cincinnati, Milford, Carlisle, and Dayton in Ohio, and in Fort Thomas and Covington in Northern Kentucky. They were also sold online through cincyfavorites.com.

The labels did not declare soy. The notice says the missing sub-ingredients were soybean oil and soy lecithin, which can cause reactions in people with a soy allergy.

No. The company said there have been no reports of illness involving the products as of its Oct. 1, 2026, announcement.

The company says customers can throw the pizzas away or return them to Saint Francis Apizza LLC for a full refund. Questions can go to Alex Plattner at (971) 221-7086.

Can people without a soy allergy still eat the pizzas?

The recall is about missing allergen information, not contamination. The company’s refund offer applies to all customers, and anyone unsure about their own allergy status should check with a clinician.

What symptoms should soy-allergic shoppers watch for?

The FDA lists hives, rash, mouth tingling, swelling of the lips or face, vomiting, cramps, wheezing, and dizziness. Trouble breathing, throat swelling, or fainting requires emergency care right away.