FDA Recalls Pizza, Bread Over Metal Contamination

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome in. This is Dallas News Today, where local news meets AI, uncory with the story. The Food and Drug Administration has recalled thousands of cases of ready-to-e pizza and bread products over possible metal contamination. This includes around 23,000 cases of roasted tomato and parmesan focaccia bread, plus more than 2,000 cases of basil pesto and mozzarella pizza. The items come under brands like Trader Joe's, Hello Fresh, Fredericks by Meyer and Fresh and Simple. Bacavore, a company in Charlotte, North Carolina, started this voluntary recall back on January 19th. The FDA bumped it up to a class 2 recall on March 23rd, meaning any health risks are likely temporary and reversible, with little chance of. Serious issues. Consumers should check their freezers, especially if they shop at those stores since these products have used by dates stretching into next year, up, to September 20th, 2026. No injuries have been reported so far, but the worry is over-sharp metal bits causing

1:04cuts or other minor problems. The products went out to 10 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. For the full details on lot codes, head to the FDA website to see if you have any affected items. If you spot these on your shelves, toss them or return them for a refund to play it safe, and keep an eye on updates as the recall moves forward.