The Lead Off
- Rich Products Corp. has voluntarily recalled more than 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza snacks over possible metal contamination.
- The recall affects Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers sold in 21 states, including Indiana.
- The FDA has classified the recall as a Class II risk, meaning potential temporary or medically reversible health effects.
Recall issued for frozen pizza snack product
WASHINGTON, DC. (WOWO) A frozen pizza snack product distributed across 21 states is being recalled after concerns that it may contain metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Rich Products Corp., based in New York, voluntarily initiated the recall on May 19 involving approximately 6,408 cases, or more than 160,000 pounds, of its Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers.
The recalled product was sold in multiple states, including Indiana, as well as Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Product details and identification
According to the FDA, the recalled product can be identified by:
- Best-by date: July 7, 2027
- UPC code: 041322652256
- Lot number: 003029976
Officials said consumers who have purchased the affected product should check packaging details carefully to determine whether it is part of the recall.
Risk classification and health concerns
The FDA has classified the recall as a Class II risk, meaning the product defect may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.
The agency did not report any confirmed injuries or illnesses associated with the recalled product and did not specify how the potential contamination was discovered.
Distribution and prior recalls
The recalled frozen snack was distributed widely across the United States through retail channels.
The recall follows other recent frozen food safety actions, including a separate pizza-related recall issued in previous weeks over potential salmonella concerns involving products sold at major retailers such as Walmart and Aldi.
Next steps for consumers
Consumers are advised to check their freezers for affected products using the listed UPC, lot number, and best-by date. Those who identify matching items are typically urged by health officials to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase, depending on retailer policy.
The FDA and Rich Products Corp. have not announced additional updates, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Takeaway
- More than 160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers have been recalled across 21 states, including Indiana, due to possible metal contamination.
- The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating potential temporary or reversible health risks, though no injuries have been reported.
- Consumers are urged to check packaging details such as the UPC, lot number, and best-by date as officials continue monitoring the situation.
