Pizza Recall In 10 States Sparks Consumer Risk Warning

Deli-style Margherita pizza sold across 10 states have been recalled after federal officials warned it may contain metal fragments.

What To Know

WinCo Foods deli pizza was recalled across 10 states after it was found that the product may contain metal fragments, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report entry for Event ID 98331 in its weekly enforcement report database.

WinCo Foods has voluntarily recalled its WinCo Foods Deli Margherita Pizza Thin Crust (Item #67279), a 17‑ounce "Take & Bake" product sold refrigerated in plastic film packaging and marked with a five‑day sell‑by date.

The recall covers products carrying Julian codes 12255, 22265, and 12415, according to the FDA.

It covers thousands of cases of refrigerated items and was classified as a Class II event, with federal records listing the action as firm-initiated and completed.

This classification means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, though the probability of serious harm is low.

In total, 5,066 cases are affected. The pizzas were distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

The FDA entry lists the recall initiation date as January 15, 2026, and the center classification date as February 2, 2026, according to the enforcement report.

WinCo Foods, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is listed as the recalling firm.

Metal fragments in food are considered dangerous because they can cause direct physical harm when swallowed.

Even very small pieces can lead to cuts to the mouth or throat, dental damage, internal injuries, or-in rare cases-more serious complications if sharp material travels through the digestive tract.

According to an FDA‑related industry summary, FDA metal‑detection limits prohibit fragments between 0.3 and 1 inch because they can cause injury.

What People Are Saying

The FDA says: "On the basis of this determination, the FDA will assign the recall a classification, i.e., Class I, Class II, or Class III, to indicate the relative degree of health hazard of the product being recalled or considered for recall.

"Class II-a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

What Happens Next

The FDA enforcement report lists the recall as completed and will continue to display details, and any additional updates will appear in the agency's database entry for Event ID 98331.

Newsweek

This story was originally published February 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM.