Thousands of Focaccia Bread Loaves Recalled Across 10 States

Metal fragments found in roasted tomato ingredient prompt voluntary recall by food manufacturer Bakkavor.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:10pm

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Bakkavor, a North Carolina-based food manufacturing company, has issued a voluntary recall for thousands of cases of various focaccia bread products sold across 10 states, including Texas, California, and New Jersey. The recall was prompted by the discovery of metal fragments in the roasted tomato ingredient supplied by one of Bakkavor's vendors.

Why it matters

Food safety recalls can have significant impacts on consumers, retailers, and the broader food supply chain. This recall highlights the importance of quality control measures and ingredient traceability to protect public health, especially for widely distributed food products.

The details

The recall affects 23,459 cases of focaccia bread products sold under several brand names, including Frederik's by Meijer, Fresh & Simple, HT Traders, and Trader Joe's. The affected products were shipped to 10 states and have best-by dates ranging from April 2026 to October 2026. Bakkavor discovered the metal fragments during its own quality checks and immediately initiated the voluntary recall.

  • The recall was first issued voluntarily by Bakkavor in January 2026.
  • The recall was reclassified to a Class II recall by the FDA on April 8, 2026.

The players

Bakkavor

A food manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina that produces the recalled focaccia bread products.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that oversees food safety and reclassified the recall to a Class II level, indicating the potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

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What’s next

Consumers who purchased any of the recalled focaccia bread products should not eat them and should instead return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The FDA and Bakkavor are continuing to investigate the source of the metal contamination.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust quality control measures and ingredient traceability in the food manufacturing industry. While metal contamination is a serious issue, the voluntary recall and quick action by Bakkavor and the FDA demonstrate the system working to protect public health.