Ukrop's baked goods recalled for possible aluminum slivers
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods discovered a small aluminum sliver in a baking pan used to prepare six products, including Baked Spaghetti, Chicken Cobbler, and Bread Pudding. Out of caution, the company is recalling all products made with similar pans between July 1 and July 30, 2026. No injuries have been reported.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check "Best By" dates on Ukrop's Baked Spaghetti, Chicken Cobbler, and Bread Pudding products (July 6–August 5, 2026).
- Do not consume recalled products.
- Return the product to the retailer where you purchased it for a full refund.
- Contact Ukrop's Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST) with questions.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- UPC codes
- 72251528211
- 72251529211
- 72251528457
- 72251529457
- 72251528044
- 72251591732
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC, Announces Voluntary Recall of Six Products
Richmond, VA – Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC today is voluntarily recalling six of its products due to the potential presence of a foreign object.
During a routine review, a small sliver of aluminum was discovered in the baking pan used to prepare six of its products. A similar metal fragment was also identified in a Chicken Cobbler product yesterday.
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Out of an abundance of caution, Ukrop's is recalling all products listed below that were prepared using similar baking pans. While no injuries have been reported, consumer safety remains our highest priority.
The baking pan supplier has been notified and has initiated actions to remove all potentially affected pan lots from distribution.
Please note:
No other products other than those listed on the chart below are impacted by this recall.
Products were produced by Ukrop’s Kitchen from July 1 through July 30, 2026.
All retail locations have been notified and are removing the product from the shelves.
Consumers should check “Best By” Dates on impacted products, which range from July 6, 2026, through August 5, 2026.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised not to consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information: Consumers with questions should contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Listing of Products/ UPC/ Weights/Shelf Life/Best By/Retailers
Product Name
UPC
NET WT
Shelf- Life Days
Best By Date
State/Retailer
Baked Spaghetti
72251528211
NET WT 14.8 OZ (420g)
7
7/8/26 - 8/5/26
Food Lion -VA, NC Harris Teeter-Wmsbg.VA Kroger-VA, WVA Libbie Market-VA Military RS-VA Publix-VA 25th Street Market_VA Ukrop’s Market Hall Wegmans-Short Pump/Fredericksburg/ Midlothian, VA
Baked Spaghetti - Bulk
72251529211
NET WT 62.4 OZ (3.9lb/1.79kg)
7
7/8/26 - 8/5/26
Food Lion- NC Kroger-VA-WVA Libbie Market-VA Ukrop’s Market Hall
Chicken Cobbler
72251528457
NET WT 11.6 OZ (329g)
7
7/8/26 - 8/5/26
Food Lion-VA, NC Harris Teeter-Wmsbg, VA Kroger, VA-WV Libbie Market-VA Military RS-VA Publix-VA 25th Street Market-VA Wegmans-Short Pump/Fredericksburg/Midlothian/VA
Chicken Cobbler - Bulk
72251529457
NET WT 48 OZ (3lb/1.36kg)
7
7/8/26 - 8/5/26
Food Lion-NC Kroger-VA WVA
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
72251528044
NET WT 13.8 OZ (391g)
5
7/6/26 - 8/3/26
Food Lion-VA, NC Harris Teeter-Wmsbg, VA Kroger- VA, WV, KY Military Retail – VA Publix-VA 25th Street Market – VA Ukrop’s Market Hall
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce - KIT
72251591732
NET WT 4 LB (1.81kg)
5
7/6/26 - 8/3/26
Kroger- VA, WV
About Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods (UHF) began in February 2010 upon the sale of Ukrop’s Super Markets’ 27 retail locations and Joe’s Market. Retaining its kitchen and bakery manufacturing facilities and a distribution center, Bobby Ukrop’s side of the family launched the business by providing prepared foods and baked goods to its former stores (that were acquired by Martin’s which has since been sold). Led by Chairman/CEO Bobby and son-in-law and President/COO Chris Kantner, foods are delivered to hundreds of supermarkets and retail locations six days a week in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Its retail customers now include: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Libbie Market, Publix, The Fresh Market, The Market at 25th Street, and Wegmans. In addition, UHF operates Ukrop’s Market Hall, a retail store offering the “best of” Ukrop’s products and legendary customer service. The company employs more than 500 teammates and gives 10% of its pre-tax profits back to the community as it works to nourish lives by sharing its passion for food and families. www.ukropshomestylefoods.com
2001 Maywill Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230 ukropshomestylefoods.com 804-340-3000