Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bakkavor Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza recall: Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various

Recall published 7 months ago

Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They determined the cause to be roasted tomatoes provided by one of their ingredient suppliers.

The hazard: Foreign material — metal

The company found metal in the product, or a customer did. Either way the recall covers every pack from the runs listed, because contamination of this kind is rarely confined to one unit.

What the notice says: Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They determined the cause to be roasted tomatoes provided by one of their ingredient suppliers.

Why it matters: Pieces of metal may be inside the product. The risk here is physical rather than microbial: cuts to the mouth or throat, a broken tooth, or an injury further down if a fragment is swallowed.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If someone has swallowed a fragment and has mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, chest or stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in saliva or stool, they should be seen the same day. A fragment swallowed without symptoms usually passes on its own, but tell the clinician exactly what the product was: metal shows up clearly on an X-ray, so imaging can confirm whether anything is still there.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0618-2026
Published
April 1, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bakkavor
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
2,337cs/15/13.9oz pkgs
Distribution
Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Hello Fresh Basil Pesto and Mozzarella Pizza: Lot 20367483 UB 6/29/26, Lot 20367483 UB 6/30/26, Lot 20377537 UB 9/4/26 & Lot 20377821 UB 9/5/26.
UPC codes
857919007855

Products covered by this recall

Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza NET WT. 13.90OZ (394g) UPC 8 57919 00785 5 Distributed by: Grocery Delivery E-Services New York, NY 10005

Check your product

The notice names 14 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 857919007855

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 20367483 UB 6
  • 29
  • 26
  • Lot 20367483 UB 6
  • 30
  • Lot 20377537 UB 9
  • 20377821 UB 9
  • 26. — 2
  • 337cs
  • 15
  • 13.9oz pkgs

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 13.90 OZ
  • 13.9 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Metal pieces

Bakkavor — The company found metal in the product, or a customer did. Either way the recall covers every pack from the runs listed, because contamination of this kind is rarely confined to one unit.

  1. Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.
  2. Return it to the store or bin it sealed, and claim the refund using the lot code from the label.
  3. Check the freezer and the pantry for other packs carrying the same codes before you consider the matter closed.
  4. If someone has already bitten into something hard, have them stop, spit out what is in their mouth and rinse rather than swallow.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Bakkavor — 2700 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28273-0113

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bakkavor other food products recalled?

Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They determined the cause to be roasted tomatoes provided by one of their ingredient suppliers. Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They determined the cause to be roasted tomatoes provided by one of their ingredient suppliers.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 857919007855; lot code 20367483 UB 6, 29, 26. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia.

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