Roasted Tomato Bread Products Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: March 23, 2026

Summary

Bakkavor is recalling approximately 25,796 units of various bread products, including Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza and Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, because they may contain metal fragments. The company discovered the issue after determining that roasted tomatoes provided by an ingredient supplier were contaminated with metal pieces. These products were sold under various brand names including Hello Fresh, Frederik's by Meijer, HT Traders, Trader Joe's, and Fresh & Simple.

Risk

The presence of metal fragments in food poses a choking hazard and can cause serious injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the recalled bread by checking the brand name and 'Use By' (UB) dates on the packaging. Affected brands include Hello Fresh, Frederik's by Meijer, Fresh & Simple, HT Traders, and Trader Joe's.
For Hello Fresh Basil Pesto and Mozzarella Pizza (UPC 8 57919 00785 5), check for lot numbers 20367483, 20377537, or 20377821 with Use By dates 6/29/26, 6/30/26, 9/4/26, or 9/5/26.
For Focaccia products, check the brand and lot number printed on the packaging. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Bakkavor for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza (13.90 oz)by Hello Fresh

UPC Codes:

857919007855

Lot Numbers:

20367483 (Exp 6/29/26)

20367483 (Exp 6/30/26)

20377537 (Exp 9/4/26)

20377821 (Exp 9/5/26)

Distributed by Grocery Delivery E-Services New York, NY

Product: Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia Bread (13.75 oz)

Variants: Frederik's by Meijer Slow-Roasted Tomato & Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Fresh & Simple Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, HT Traders Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, Trader Joe's Focaccia Bread Roasted Tomato & Parmesan

UPC Codes:

713733883870

850061353184

072036956316

00644358

Lot Numbers:

20359045 (Exp 4/27/26)

20360217 (Exp 4/28/26)

20367746 (Exp 7/3/26)

20373614 (Exp 8/3/26)

20370988 (Exp 7/19/26)

20360340 (Exp 5/1/26)

20368264 (Exp 7/7/26)

20366937 (Exp 7/26/26)

20367144 (Exp 7/27/26)

20367326 (Exp 7/28/26)

20367484 (Exp 7/29/26)

20369659 (Exp 8/11/26)

20370576 (Exp 8/13/26)

20371292 (Exp 8/18/26)

20371619 (Exp 8/19/26)

20367326 (Exp 8/20/26)

20375535 (Exp 9/14/26)

20376542 (Exp 9/27/26)

20376732 (Exp 9/28/26)

20376925 (Exp 9/29/26)

20377124 (Exp 9/30/26)

20377366 (Exp 10/1/26)

20378027 (Exp 10/6/26)

20378264 (Exp 10/7/26)

20378471 (Exp 10/8/26)

20379131 (Exp 10/11/26)

20379267 (Exp 10/12/26)

20379723 (Exp 10/13/26)

20380072 (Exp 10/14/26)

20380255 (Exp 10/15/26)

Sold under multiple brand names at retailers like Meijer, Harris Teeter, and Trader Joe's.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 98311

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Bakkavor

Sold By: Meijer; Harris Teeter; Trader Joe's; Hello Fresh; Grocery Delivery E-Services

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (2,337cs/15/13.9oz pkgs; 23,459 cases)

Distributed To: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the recalled bread by checking the brand name and 'Use By' (UB) dates on the packaging. Affected brands include Hello Fresh, Frederik's by Meijer, Fresh & Simple, HT Traders, and Trader Joe's.

For Hello Fresh Basil Pesto and Mozzarella Pizza (UPC 8 57919 00785 5), check for lot numbers 20367483, 20377537, or 20377821 with Use By dates 6/29/26, 6/30/26, 9/4/26, or 9/5/26.

For Focaccia products, check the brand and lot number printed on the packaging. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Bakkavor for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Affected Products

Product: Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza (13.90 oz)by Hello Fresh

UPC Codes:

857919007855

Lot Numbers:

20367483 (Exp 6/29/26)

20367483 (Exp 6/30/26)

20377537 (Exp 9/4/26)

20377821 (Exp 9/5/26)

Distributed by Grocery Delivery E-Services New York, NY

Product: Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia Bread (13.75 oz)

UPC Codes:

713733883870

850061353184

072036956316

00644358

Lot Numbers:

20359045 (Exp 4/27/26)

20360217 (Exp 4/28/26)

20367746 (Exp 7/3/26)

20373614 (Exp 8/3/26)

20370988 (Exp 7/19/26)

20360340 (Exp 5/1/26)

20368264 (Exp 7/7/26)

20366937 (Exp 7/26/26)

20367144 (Exp 7/27/26)

20367326 (Exp 7/28/26)

20367484 (Exp 7/29/26)

20369659 (Exp 8/11/26)

20370576 (Exp 8/13/26)

20371292 (Exp 8/18/26)

20371619 (Exp 8/19/26)

20367326 (Exp 8/20/26)

20375535 (Exp 9/14/26)

20376542 (Exp 9/27/26)

20376732 (Exp 9/28/26)

20376925 (Exp 9/29/26)

20377124 (Exp 9/30/26)

20377366 (Exp 10/1/26)

20378027 (Exp 10/6/26)

20378264 (Exp 10/7/26)

20378471 (Exp 10/8/26)

20379131 (Exp 10/11/26)

20379267 (Exp 10/12/26)

20379723 (Exp 10/13/26)

20380072 (Exp 10/14/26)

20380255 (Exp 10/15/26)

Sold under multiple brand names at retailers like Meijer, Harris Teeter, and Trader Joe's.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 98311

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Bakkavor

Sold By: Meijer; Harris Teeter; Trader Joe's; Hello Fresh; Grocery Delivery E-Services

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (2,337cs/15/13.9oz pkgs; 23,459 cases)

Distributed To: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia