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Bakkavor Recalls Over 25,000 Pizza and Focaccia Products for Possible Metal Contamination

A shared tomato ingredient used across several brands poses a metal-fragment risk.

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Overview

  • Bakkavor began the voluntary recall on Jan. 19 after finding metal fragments traced to roasted tomatoes from a supplier.
  • The FDA classified the event as a Class II recall on March 23, which signals a risk of temporary or medically reversible harm.
  • More than 25,000 cases are affected, including about 23,459 cases of focaccia and 2,337 cases of HelloFresh pizza.
  • The items were sold in stores across 10 states and some were shipped directly to homes through HelloFresh, and shoppers are advised to discard or return matching packages.
  • The recall covers specific lot numbers with use-by dates from April 27 through Oct. 15, 2026, and no injuries have been reported to date.