The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-0619-2026·Announced 2026-04-01

Focaccia Bread Products Recalled for Metal Fragments

Bakkavor is recalling roasted tomato and parmesan focaccia bread sold under multiple retail brands due to metal fragments discovered in the products. The metal originated from roasted tomatoes supplied by an ingredient supplier.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal fragments) that could cause injury. Although no reported illnesses or injuries are stated in the source text, the potential for harm from ingestion of metal fragments in a ready-to-eat food product meets the threshold for Severe under the rubric criterion of "FDA Class II with...risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported."

Plain-English summary

Bakkavor is recalling roasted tomato and parmesan focaccia bread products sold under the brand names Frederik's by Meijer, Fresh & Simple, HT Traders, and Trader Joe's. Metal fragments have been discovered in various bread products, with the metal originating from roasted tomatoes provided by one of the firm's ingredient suppliers.

The recalled products include Frederik's by Meijer Slow Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia (13.75 oz), Fresh & Simple Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia (13.75 oz), HT Traders Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia (13.75 oz), and Trader Joe's Focaccia Bread Roasted Tomato & Parmesan (14 oz). Approximately 23,459 cases were distributed to Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. The specific lot numbers and use-by dates affected vary by brand and are available through the FDA's recall database. Consumers with questions may contact the recalling firm or their retailer for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted Tomato Parmesan Focaccia Bread sold under the brand names of FREDERIK'S by meijer SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO & SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE NET WT 13.75 OZ (390g) UPC 7 13733 88387 0 DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544; fresh & simple Roasted Tomato & Parmesa
Manufacturer
Bakkavor
Category
Food — Bakery / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • metal-fragments
  • physical-hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot 20360217 UB 4/28/26
  • Lot 20367326 UB 7/28/26
  • Lot 20367484 UB 7/29/26
  • Lot 20369659 UB 8/11/26
  • Lot 20370576 UB 8/13/26
  • Lot 20371292 UB 8/18/26
  • Lot 20371619 UB 8/19/26
  • Lot 20367326 UB 8/20/26
  • Lot 20375535 UB 9/14/26
  • Lot 20376542 UB 9/27/26
  • Lot 20376732 UB 9/28/26
  • Lot 20376925 UB 9/29/26
  • Lot 20377124 UB 9/30/26
  • Lot 20377366 UB 10/1/26
  • Lot 20378027 UB 10/6/26
  • Lot 20378264 UB 10/7/26
  • Lot 20378471 UB 10/8/26
  • Lot 20379131 UB 10/11/26
  • Lot 20379267 UB 10/12/26
  • Lot 20379723 UB 10/13/26

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • MI
  • NC
  • NJ
  • TX
  • VA

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