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FDA recalls 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza snacks over metal contamination risk

Created at 12 Jun · 1:55 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Rich Products Corp. is voluntarily recalling approximately 160,200 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers due to potential metal piece contamination. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a low risk of serious health effects but a potential for temporary adverse health consequences.

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Key Numbers

160,200 poundsamount of frozen pizza snacks recalled
6,408 casescases of recalled product
July 30, 2027best-by date for recalled product
21 statesstates where product was distributed

Who's Involved

FDA
US Food and Drug Administration announcing the recall
Rich Products Corp.
Manufacturer initiating the voluntary recall

↳ Why This Matters

This recall impacts consumer safety by removing potentially hazardous products from the market and highlights the importance of rigorous quality control in food manufacturing.

Key facts

  • Rich Products Corp. is recalling approximately 160,200 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers.
  • The recall is due to potential contamination with metal pieces.
  • The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
  • The affected product has specific lot numbers, best-by dates, and UPC codes.
  • The snacks were distributed across 21 states in the United States.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of approximately 160,200 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers due to potential contamination with metal pieces. The manufacturer, Rich Products Corp., voluntarily initiated the recall, which covers 6,408 cases of the frozen snack.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating that the use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, though the likelihood of serious health effects is considered remote. The presence of metal pieces poses a potential choking or injury hazard.

Consumers can identify the recalled product by checking for lot number 003029976, a best-by date of July 30, 2027, and UPC code 041322652256 on the packaging. The affected snacks were distributed in 21 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to either dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers are being recalled due to potential metal contamination.

The frozen pizza snacks may contain metal pieces, posing a potential choking or injury hazard.

Approximately 160,200 pounds of the frozen pizza snacks are affected.

The recalled product was distributed in 21 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

What Happens Next

01Consumers should check their freezers for the recalled product.
02Consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the store for a refund.

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How It Developed

Rich Products Corp. initiated a voluntary recall of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers.
The recall covers 6,408 cases, approximately 160,200 pounds of the frozen snack.
The product may contain metal pieces, posing a potential choking or injury hazard.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product has lot number 003029976, a best-by date of July 30, 2027, and UPC code 041322652256.
The recalled snacks were distributed in 21 states across the US.

Sources

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FDA pulls 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza snacks from shelves in 21 states over possible metal contaminationThe Economic Times

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