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25,000 Pizza Products Recalled for Metal Contamination

4/2/2026

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Over 25,000 cases of pizza and focaccia bread products have been recalled due to potential metal contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that small metal fragments were found in slow-roasted tomatoes supplied to Bakkavor, the manufacturer.
The recall affects products sold at Trader Joe’s, HelloFresh, Meijer, and Harris Teeter, with use-by dates from late April to mid-October 2026.
Consumers should not consume the recalled items and are advised to return them for a full refund.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating a low risk of serious harm, with no injuries reported.

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Story summary

Over 25,000 cases of pizza and focaccia bread products have been recalled due to potential metal contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that small metal fragments were found in slow-roasted tomatoes supplied to Bakkavor, the manufacturer.
The recall affects products sold at Trader Joe’s, HelloFresh, Meijer, and Harris Teeter, with use-by dates from late April to mid-October 2026.
Consumers should not consume the recalled items and are advised to return them for a full refund.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating a low risk of serious harm, with no injuries reported.