HelloFresh Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza Recall: Health Risks and Consumer Guidance

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall of HelloFresh Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza as Class II, indicating that consumption may lead to "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences." The recall was initiated by Bakkavor USA, an international food manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, after metal fragments were discovered in slow-roasted tomatoes used in the product. The affected pizzas were distributed across ten states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia.

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The recall specifically targets the following lot numbers of the Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza, each weighing 13.90 ounces (394g):

Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks

• Lot 20367482 with a sell-by date of June 29, 2026

Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks

• Lot 20367483 with a sell-by date of June 30, 2026

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• Lot 20377537 with a sell-by date of September 4, 2026

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• Lot 20377821 with a sell-by date of September 5, 2026

Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks

A total of 2,337 cases, each containing 15 packages, are included in the recall.

Frozen Pizza Recall Takes New Turn After FDA Risk Classification

Customers who purchased the affected pizzas between October 8, 2025, and January 23, 2026, are advised to discard the product. HelloFresh has communicated with those potentially impacted, providing instructions on how to identify and dispose of the affected items. A company spokeswoman emphasized that customer safety is a top priority and noted that the recall only affects a limited number of customers.

Frozen Pizza Recall Takes New Turn After FDA Risk Classification

According to a notice shared on the r/hellofresh subreddit, HelloFresh informed customers of the potential contamination and advised them to discard the pizzas. The notice stated: “One of our ingredient suppliers has just informed us that certain lots of slow-roasted tomatoes... have the potential presence of metal fragments.”

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This recall is part of a larger trend in food safety, as the FDA has also classified a separate Class II recall involving over 23,000 cases of roasted tomato and Parmesan focaccia bread sold under various brands, including Frederik’s by Meijer and Trader Joe’s. Both recalls stem from the same ingredient supplier, highlighting ongoing concerns about food contamination.

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While the recall is classified as Class II, indicating a moderate risk, the FDA has not reported any serious health incidents linked to the affected products. However, the ongoing nature of the recall and the lack of additional public comments from Bakkavor leave some uncertainty regarding the full scope of the issue.

Frozen Pizza Recall Takes New Turn After FDA Risk Classification

• “A spokeswoman for HelloFresh told Newsweek: "At HelloFresh, the safety of our customers is our highest priority.” — HelloFresh Spokeswoman

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• “We are reaching out because our records indicate that you ordered the potentially impacted product.” — HelloFresh Customer Notification

Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Potential Health Risks

This recall serves as a reminder for consumers to remain vigilant about food safety and to follow disposal guidance for potentially contaminated products.

Frozen Pizza Recall Takes New Turn After FDA Risk Classification