Baked products sold at Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and elsewhere are being recalled over fears of aluminum slivers

Ukrop Homestyle Foods, a Virginia-based food manufacturer that makes prepared comfort food and bakery items, just issued a voluntary recall of six of its products.

According to the company, which made the announcement on July 30, the recall was triggered after a piece of aluminum—described as a “sliver” in the notice—was found in a baking pan used to prepare the products.

A customer also reported finding a piece of aluminum in one of the products. However, no injuries have been reported.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the notice over the weekend.

Where where the products sold?

The products were sold at Wegmans, Food Lion, Kroger, Libbie Market, Publix, Harris Teeter, 25th Street Market, as well as some military retail locations in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. The products were also sold via online sales.

Which products were impacted?

The six recalled products are as follows:

• Ukrop’s Baked Spaghetti – Bulk, 62.4-oz aluminum pan with plastic overwrap with a UPC number of 72251529211.
• Ukrop’s Baked Spaghetti, 14.8-oz cardboard tray with plastic overwrap with a UPC number of 72251528211.
• Ukrop’s Chicken Cobbler – Bulk, 48-oz aluminum pan with plastic overwrap with a UPC number of 72251529457.
• Ukrop’s Chicken Cobbler, 11.6-oz cardboard tray with plastic overwrap with a UPC number of 72251528457. 
• Ukrop’s Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce with a UPC number of 72251528044.
• Ukrop’s Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce kits with a UPC number of 72251591732.

Ukrop says that retail locations have been notified and the impacted products have been removed from shelves. Still, customers should check the “Best by” dates on the recalled products, which range from July 6, 2026, through August 5, 2026.

What if I have one of these products?

The company advises consumers to return the recalled products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, customers should contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050.

The recall is not the first to be issued this summer over possible foreign material. Last month, Pillsbury recalled nearly 736,000 pounds of its bread rolls over possible glass contamination. That recall affected products sold in 19 states. 

Fast Company reached out to Ukrop Homestyle Foods but did not hear back by the time of publication.