The FDA recalled 160,200 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers across 21 states due to potential metal contamination, marking the latest in a series of frozen pizza safety concerns affecting consumers nationwide.
Rich Products Corp voluntarily initiated the recall on May 19, 2026, though the FDA did not classify it as a Class II event until June 9, 2026. The recall affects 6,408 cases distributed to stores in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Consumers can identify the affected products by checking for lot number 003029976, UPC code 041322652256, and a “best by” date of July 30, 2027. The product is typically sold at major retailers including Walmart, Lidl, and Dollar General. The FDA recommends that anyone with the recalled items discard them or return them to the original place of purchase without consuming them.
A Class II recall, according to FDA guidance, indicates that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. This classification sits between Class I (the most serious, involving immediate threat to health or death) and Class III (the least serious, involving a remote probability of adverse health effects).
Metal contamination in frozen foods has become an recurring concern for manufacturers and regulators. In March 2026, Trader Joe’s and HelloFresh pizza products were recalled over similar metal fragment risks. When a comparable metal contamination recall of frozen pizza occurred in 2022 involving Home Run Inn Frozen Foods, approximately 13,000 pounds of product were removed from circulation, demonstrating that manufacturers have faced ongoing challenges in preventing metal pieces from entering frozen products during manufacturing or packaging.
The Farm Rich recall is the company’s second major food safety action in recent years. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the current recall, according to available information. Consumers with questions can contact the FDA’s consumer complaint line or check the FDA website for updates on the recall status.
Sources
- Allrecipes — Confirmed the 160,200-pound recall quantity, lot number, UPC code, best-by date, affected states, and Class II classification date
- Yahoo News — Verified the recall was initiated May 19, 2026, and classified as Class II on June 9, 2026; confirmed distribution to 21 states and typical retail locations
- FDA — Provided the official definition of Class II recalls as indicating temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences
- Infectious Disease Advisor — Documented the March 2026 HelloFresh frozen pizza recall over metal contamination in 10 states
- Food Safety News — Reported the August 2022 Home Run Inn frozen pizza recall of approximately 13,000 pounds due to metal contamination
