Recall of Roasted Tomato Parmesan Focaccia Bread Due to Metal Fragments
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Bakkavor is recalling several brands of focaccia bread because of potential metal fragments, affecting 23,459 cases distributed to states including AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MI, NC, NJ, TX, and VA.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Bakkavor initiated a recall after discovering metal fragments in various bread products, which were traced to roasted tomatoes provided by an ingredient supplier.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products include: FREDERIK'S by Meijer Slow-Roasted Tomato & Shredded Parmesan Cheese, net weight 13.75 oz (390g), UPC 7 13733 88387 0, with lots 20359045 (UB 4/27/26), 20360217 (UB 4/28/26), 20367746 (UB 7/3/26), and 20373614 (UB 8/3/26); Fresh & Simple Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, net weight 13.75 oz (390g), UPC 8 50061 35318 4, with lot 20370988 (UB 7/19/26); HT Traders Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, net weight 13.75 oz (390g), UPC 0 72036 95631 6, with lots 20360340 (UB 5/1/26) and 20368264 (UB 7/7/26); and Trader Joe's Focaccia Bread Roasted Tomato & Parmesan, net weight 14 oz (397g), UPC 0064 4358, with lots 20366937 (UB 7/26/26), 20367144 (UB 7/27/26), 20367326 (UB 7/28/26), 20367484 (UB 7/29/26), 20369659 (UB 8/11/26), 20370576 (UB 8/13/26), 20371292 (UB 8/18/26), 20371619 (UB 8/19/26), 20367326 (UB 8/20/26), 20375535 (UB 9/14/26), 20376542 (UB 9/27/26), 20376732 (UB 9/28/26), 20376925 (UB 9/29/26), 20377124 (UB 9/30/26), 20377366 (UB 10/1/26), 20378027 (UB 10/6/26), 20378264 (UB 10/7/26), 20378471 (UB 10/8/26), 20379131 (UB 10/11/26), 20379267 (UB 10/12/26), 20379723 (UB 10/13/26), 20380072 (UB 10/14/26), and 20380255 (UB 10/15/26). A total of 23,459 cases are affected, distributed to AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MI, NC, NJ, TX, and VA. The official recall number is H-0619-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check if they have any of the affected products by verifying the lot codes and UPCs, and contact Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. at their address, 2700 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, for returns or refunds. The firm initially notified via e-mail.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights potential food safety risks from contaminants in widely distributed products, affecting thousands of cases and urging consumers to verify their purchases for health protection.
Source
Attribution: FDA Recall Number H-0619-2026. For more information, visit the FDA website.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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