The first recall was made back on May 19, 2026. On June 9, 2026, the FDA reclassified the recall to Class II status.
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has officially recalled a batch of frozen pizza due to metal contamination. While not the first or last FDA recall, the sheer size of the amount of potentially contaminated items makes this particular incident noteworthy.
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With over 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza products recalled, customers are concerned they have been affected. Here’s everything you need to know about the recall in question to make sure everything in your kitchen is safe to eat.
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Everything you need to know about the frozen pizza recall due to metal contamination.
Surprisingly, the original recall in question was actually made back on May 19, 2026. However, as recently as June 9, 2026, the FDA reclassified the recall to Class II status.
The FDA has three different classes, like its website explains. A Class I recall is “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to an offending product will cause serious health consequences or death.” The other end of the spectrum is a Class III recall, which is “a situation in which use of or exposure to an offending product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”
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A Class II recall, which is the frozen pizza recall updated class, sits squarely in the middle in terms of potential danger. The FDA describes it as “a situation where use of or exposure to an offending product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the likelihood of serious health consequences is small.”
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The specific frozen pizza in question is Rich Products Corp’s Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers. The FDA warns that these products may contain pieces of metal inside. They can be identified by: Lot number 003029976, UPC code 041322652256 and a “best by” date of July 30, 2027. official announcement states that “6,408 cases (160,200 lbs.)” have been affected.
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All recipes warns that the affected products have been sold in 21 states. They warn, “Although no specific stores are listed in the notice, this product is typically sold at local grocery stores and retailers, including Walmart, Lidl and Dollar General.”
The affected states are as follows: In the South and Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas have the affected products. Midwesterners located in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin should check their frozen pizza boxes. As for the Northeast and West, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and California received the affected items.
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At the time of writing, it is unclear how the contamination occurred. If you find that you have these products in your home, do not consume them or offer them to others. Instead, throw them away or return them, regardless of where they were purchased. It is also recommended to keep an eye on official FDA updates to stay informed of any product recalls.
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