Ukrop's Recalls Baked Goods Due to Aluminum Slivers

Ukrop Homestyle Foods, a Virginia-based manufacturer specializing in prepared comfort foods and bakery items, initiated a voluntary recall on July 30, 2024, for six of its products. The recall was prompted by the discovery of an aluminum sliver in a baking pan used during the preparation process. This incident was further highlighted when a customer reported finding a piece of aluminum in one of the affected products. Fortunately, Ukrop Homestyle Foods has stated that no injuries have been reported in connection with this contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the recall notice over the weekend, bringing wider attention to the issue.

The recalled products were distributed across a significant number of retail locations and online. Consumers could find these items at Wegmans, Food Lion, Kroger, Libbie Market, Publix, Harris Teeter, and 25th Street Market. Additionally, some military retail locations in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia carried the products. Online sales channels also offered these items to customers. The specific products subject to the recall include Ukrop’s Baked Spaghetti in both Bulk (62.4-oz aluminum pan, UPC 72251529211) and standard (14.8-oz cardboard tray, UPC 72251528211) sizes. Also recalled are Ukrop’s Chicken Cobbler in Bulk (48-oz aluminum pan, UPC 72251529457) and standard (11.6-oz cardboard tray, UPC 72251528457) sizes. Finally, Ukrop’s Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce (UPC 72251528044) and Ukrop’s Bread Pudding with vanilla sauce kits (UPC 72251591732) are included in this recall.

Ukrop Homestyle Foods has confirmed that its retail partners have been informed, and the implicated products have been removed from store shelves to prevent further distribution. Customers who have purchased these items are advised to check the "Best by" dates, which range from July 6, 2026, to August 5, 2026. The company is providing clear instructions for consumers who may possess the recalled products. They are encouraged to return the items to the point of purchase to receive a full refund. For further inquiries or to obtain more information about the recall process, customers can contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods directly at 804-340-3050. This recall underscores the importance of rigorous quality control in food manufacturing processes, particularly concerning potential physical contaminants like metal fragments. The voluntary nature of the recall, coupled with prompt notification to regulatory bodies like the FDA, demonstrates a commitment to consumer safety by Ukrop Homestyle Foods.