Who makes Hot Pockets?

Nestlé Prepared Foods makes the covered Hot Pockets pepperoni sandwiches at establishment EST.

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Hot Pockets supply chain

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BrandHHot Pockets
Made byNNestlé Prepared Foods
Made inUnited StatesUSA
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7721A, Mount Sterling, Kentucky. This covers the 12-count, 54-ounce Garlic Buttery Crust Premium Pepperoni Pizza packs made November 13–16, 2020 and recalled in January 2021; other Hot Pockets are outside this scope. [1]

Who is behind Hot Pockets?

Hot Pockets is a Nestlé product line; Nestlé Prepared Foods is the establishment named in the 2021 recall. [1] [2] [3]

Where is Hot Pockets made?

the EST. [1] [2] [3]

Is Hot Pockets made in the USA?

The covered production takes place in USA. The stated model and period determine how this location applies. [1] [2] [3]

What each source proves

2021-01-15 · coverage year

Ccontent.govdelivery.com

USDA FSIS via Michigan agriculture: Hot Pockets recall 002-2021

Names Nestlé Prepared Foods, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, pepperoni Hot Pockets, production dates and EST. 7721A.

Company record2021-01-15 · coverage year

Ddla.mil

DLA: Hot Pockets recall identification

Identifies the 12-count Garlic Buttery Crust pepperoni packs, batch codes and February 2022 date; excludes other sizes and crust types.

Company record2002-09-12 · coverage year

Nnestle.com

Nestlé: Chef America acquisition clearance

Identifies Chef America’s Hot Pockets brands and Mount Sterling factory in Nestlé’s acquisition announcement.

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Hot Pockets milestones

  1. Hot Pockets: the 12-count, 54-ounce Garlic Buttery Crust Premium Pepperoni Pizza packs made November 13–16, 2020 and recalled in January 2021; other Hot Pockets are outside this scope. [1]
  2. Covered manufacturing location: the EST. [1]

Questions people ask

Who makes Hot Pockets?

Nestlé Prepared Foods makes the covered products at the EST. 7721A establishment, Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The recalled packs carried EST. 7721A and a February 2022 best-before date. Their lot codes were 0318544624, 0319544614, 0320544614 and 0321544614. [1] [2] [3]

Which products and years does this Hot Pockets guide cover?

This guide covers the 12-count, 54-ounce Garlic Buttery Crust Premium Pepperoni Pizza packs made November 13–16, 2020 and recalled in January 2021; other Hot Pockets are outside this scope. [1] [2] [3]

How can I identify the relevant Hot Pockets production?

The batch and establishment marks narrow this location to the affected production, rather than establishing a factory for every Hot Pockets variety. [1] [2] [3]

Sources

  1. [1] CUSDA FSIS via Michigan agriculture: Hot Pockets recall 002-20212021-01-15 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-28
  2. [2] DDLA: Hot Pockets recall identification2021-01-15 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-28
  3. [3] NNestlé: Chef America acquisition clearance2002-09-12 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-28