CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza recalled by Bakkavor
Bakkavor is recalling Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Jan 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0618-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98311
- Recalling firm
- Bakkavor, Charlotte, NC
- Brand
- Basil Pesto
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 19 Jan 2026
- FDA classified
- 23 Mar 2026
- Reported
- 1 Apr 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Frozen Pizza
Timeline
| 19 Jan 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Classified by FDA | +63 days |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They determined the cause to be roasted tomatoes provided by one of their ingredient suppliers.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza NET WT. 13.90OZ (394g) UPC 8 57919 00785 5 Distributed by: Grocery Delivery E-Services New York, NY 10005
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MI, NC, NJ, TX & VA.
ArizonaCaliforniaConnecticutFloridaIllinoisMichiganNorth CarolinaNew JerseyTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Metal fragments in bread. The firm discovered metal fragments in various bread products. They determined the cause to be roasted tomatoes provided by one of their ingredient suppliers.
Which lots are affected?
Hello Fresh Basil Pesto and Mozzarella Pizza: Lot 20367483 UB 6/29/26, Lot 20367483 UB 6/30/26, Lot 20377537 UB 9/4/26 & Lot 20377821 UB 9/5/26.
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MI, NC, NJ, TX & VA.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 98311This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Roasted Tomato Parmesan Focaccia Bread sold under the products recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Roasted Tomato Parmesan Focaccia Bread sold under the products recalled | Bakkavor | Foreign Material | 10 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Roasted Tomato Parmesan Focaccia Bread sold under the products recalled | Bakkavor | Foreign Material | 10 states |
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