The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of several bread products due to the discovery of metal fragments in them. The recall includes a popular Focaccia Bread sold under the Trader Joe’s chain of supermarkets.
The product in question is the Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, packaged in 14-ounce bags and sold in most Trader Joe’s stores across the United States.
According to information released by the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the issue stems from the discovery of metal fragments in the product. Following an investigation, the company believes that the contamination may have originated from the supplier of the roasted tomato ingredients.
The affected products have expiration dates ranging from July 26, 2026, to October 15, 2026.
In addition to the Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, this recall also includes other products from the brand, such as Frederik’s by Meijer Slow-Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, Fresh & Simple Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia, and HT Traders Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia.
The expiration dates of these products fall between April 27, 2026, and August 3, 2026.
Officials stated that the affected products were sold in at least 10 states, including California, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia.
A total of approximately 23,459 boxes of bread products are involved in this recall.
Regulatory agencies are urging consumers who have purchased these products to immediately dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.