160,000 lbs. of this frozen pizza product are being recalled due to potential metal fragment contamination

If you’re a pizza lover, you’ll want to be aware of a recent recall the US Food and Drug Administration has announced. The recall involves over 160,000 pounds of a popular frozen pizza product sold at major retailers in more than 20 states. The reason for the recall? Potential metal contamination. Here’s what you need to know. What product is being recalled? The recall covers one product, Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, which are manufactured by Rich Products Corp of Buffalo, New York. Full details of the recalled product are as follows: Product Description: Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers Lot/Unit Numbers: 003029976 Best by 7/30/27 UPC Codes: 041322652256 While Rich Products Corp initially initiated the voluntary recall on May 19, it is only gaining attention recently due to a an FDA enforcement report dated earlier this week, in which the agency classified the recall as a Class II recall. The FDA has three recall classifications, with a Class III being the least threatening from a health perspective and a Class I being the most. The FDA says a Class II recall is “a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” In total, 6,408 cases of the product are being recalled, equating to 160,200 lbs. of product. Why are Pizza Cheese Crunchers being recalled? The FDA says the reason for the recall is that the Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers “may contain metal pieces.” This could potentially cause harm to those who eat the recalled product. Which states were the Pizza Cheese Crunchers sold in? According to the FDA enforcement report, the recalled products are known to have been distributed to the following states: Alabama Arkansas California Florida Georgia Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wisconsin Where were the Pizza Cheese Crunchers sold? The FDA’s enforcement report doesn’t mention specific retailers by name, but AllRecipes notes that the product “is typically sold at local grocery stores and retailers including Walmart, Lidl, and Dollar General.” What should I do if I have the recalled product? The FDA’s enforcement report does not state what to do if you have the recalled product. However, common sense suggests checking your kitchen to see if you do have it, and if you do, do not consume it.