Ukrop's recalls nearly 23,000 lbs of products over metal contamination

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is recalling six products after metal slivers were discovered in baking pans used to prepare them, with the USDA issuing an official recall Friday covering approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products.

The recall covers products produced between July 1 and July 29, 2026, with best-by dates ranging from July 6 through Aug. 5, 2026. No injuries have been confirmed.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the problem was discovered after a consumer complaint about a metal piece found in a fully cooked product. Ukrop's said a small sliver of aluminum was also found during a routine internal review of baking pans. The baking pan supplier has been notified and has taken steps to remove all potentially affected pan lots from distribution.

The six recalled products are:

• Baked Spaghetti (UPC 72251528211, 14.8 oz)
• Baked Spaghetti — Bulk (UPC 72251529211, 62.4 oz)
• Chicken Cobbler (UPC 72251528457, 11.6 oz)
• Chicken Cobbler — Bulk (UPC 72251529457, 48 oz)
• Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce (UPC 72251528044, 13.8 oz)
• Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce — Kit (UPC 72251591732, 4 lb)

The baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are covered by the official USDA recall. The bread pudding products are part of a separate voluntary recall by Ukrop's.

The products were sold at Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Libbie Market, Military Retail Stores, Publix, 25th Street Market, Ukrop's Market Hall, and Wegmans locations across Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Kentucky, as well as Department of Defense locations and through online sales.

All retail locations have been notified and are removing the products from shelves.

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.

For questions, contact Ukrop's Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

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