More than 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza products have been recalled in 21 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers were initially recalled in May due to potential metal contamination.

On June 9, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II, meaning the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, or the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.1

Which Products Were Recalled?

The recalled items, produced by Rich Products Corporation, can be identified with the following:

• Product name: Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers
• Best-by date: 7/30/27
• Lot/unit number: 003029976
• UPC code: 041322652256
• Affected quantity: 6408 cases (160,200 lbs)

The recalled items were sold exclusively at foodservice providers in Texas, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Arkansas, Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Georgia, and California.2

What You Should Do

The FDA did not provide instructions for this recall. However, as a Class II recall, the safest option is not to consume the affected products.