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.