The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a voluntary recall of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers as a Class II recall after the manufacturer warned that some packages may contain metal fragments.
The recall affects more than 160,000 pounds of the frozen snack distributed across 21 U.S. states. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are being urged to check their freezer immediately and avoid eating affected products.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers recall, including how to identify affected boxes and what to do if you have one.
TL;DR
- Farm Rich has voluntarily recalled Pizza Cheese Crunchers over possible metal contamination.
- The FDA classified the recall as a Class II event on June 9, 2026.
- Approximately 160,200 pounds of product are affected.
- The recalled products were distributed in 21 states.
- Consumers should check the lot number, UPC, and best-by date before eating the product.
- Affected boxes should be discarded or returned to the retailer for a refund.
Why are Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers being recalled?
Rich Products Corp., the manufacturer of Farm Rich frozen foods, initiated the recall after discovering that some packages could contain small pieces of metal.
Foreign material contamination poses a potential safety hazard because consumers could suffer:
- Mouth injuries
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Cuts to the throat or digestive tract
- Choking hazards
- Other temporary or medically reversible injuries
Because of these potential risks, the FDA classified the recall as a Class II recall, indicating that exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences considered relatively low.
How to check if your Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers are affected
Not every box is included in the recall.
Consumers should carefully compare all three of the following identifiers on the package:
Product: Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers
Lot Number:
- 003029976
UPC Code:
- 041322652256
Best By Date:
- July 30, 2027
If your package matches all three of these identifiers, do not consume the product.
Which states received the recalled product?
The recalled Pizza Cheese Crunchers were distributed in the following 21 states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Wisconsin
Distribution to these states does not necessarily mean every retailer received the recalled lot, but consumers in these locations should check any Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers currently stored in their freezer.
Where were the products sold?
The official recall notice does not identify specific retailers.
However, Farm Rich frozen snacks are commonly available at major retailers including:
- Walmart
- Lidl
- Dollar General
- Regional grocery chains
- Independent supermarkets
Consumers who purchased the product from any retailer should verify the package information regardless of where it was bought.
What should you do if you have the recalled product?
If your package matches the recalled lot number, UPC, and best-by date:
- Do not eat the product.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Dispose of it safely, or
- Return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or exchange, following the store’s return policy.
Consumers who believe they may have been injured after consuming the product should seek medical attention and report the incident to the FDA.
What is an FDA Class II recall?
The FDA uses three categories for recalls based on the level of health risk.
Class I
Products that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class II
Products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, or where the risk of serious injury is relatively low.
Class III
Products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA regulations.
The Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers recall falls into the second category because of the possibility of metal contamination.
Why food recalls matter
Food recalls are issued to protect consumers before widespread harm occurs.
Foreign material contamination can occur during manufacturing if equipment becomes damaged or components break during production. Companies typically initiate recalls after identifying a potential issue through quality control testing, customer complaints, or internal inspections.
Although recalls can be concerning, they are also an important part of food safety oversight, helping remove potentially unsafe products from the marketplace before they cause injuries.
