A frozen pizza snack is under recall after authorities warned that it could contain metal fragments.
The Farm Rich item was distributed in 21 states, though in an email to The Cool Down, the brand says that it was never sold in any stores and thus the recall only affects professional food service organizations.
What happened?
According to the FDA, the recalled product is Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, which may contain foreign material in the form of metal pieces.
About 160,200 pounds of the snack are included in the recall. Federal officials said it was sent to retailers such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Lidl in 21 states, including Texas, Click2Houston reported, though the Farm Rich brand told The Cool Down that this is inaccurate.
"While the product name includes the Farm Rich brand, the recalled item was distributed exclusively through select foodservice channels and was not sold in retail grocery stores," the company said. "No Farm Rich retail consumer products were affected by this recall.
"Rich's previously notified all affected foodservice customers directly and has taken appropriate steps to address the matter. This recall has been resolved with no reported issues, and no broader public impact."
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Rich Products Corp. started the voluntary recall on May 19, 2026, after finding a possible contamination issue. The FDA reportedly later labeled it a Class II recall, a category the agency says involves products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.
No publicly reported injuries have been tied to the recalled snack so far.
Why does it matter?
Even when no illnesses or injuries have been confirmed, metal contamination in food is a serious issue. Experts say ingesting metal can chip teeth, injure the mouth or throat, and in some cases cause internal cuts.
Recalls like this can be easy to miss because frozen foods often remain in businesses or homes for weeks or months. A product bought during a routine grocery trip can still pose a risk weeks later.
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What can I do?
Any company with Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in the freezer should first verify whether the package matches the recalled product and avoid eating it while checking the label details.
For any package included in a recall, the FDA advises consumers to either discard it or pursue a refund. However, a representative for Farm Rich said the company is not planning to issue a refund to any business that purchased the Pizza Cheese Crunchers.
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