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Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Spaghetti and Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

USDA-FSIS · July 31, 2026 · Class I

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Spaghetti and Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination - posted July 31, 2026 by USDA-FSIS, Class I.
Reason: Product Contamination.
Quantity involved: 2,219 lbs.
Distribution: North Carolina; Virginia; West Virginia.
Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: USDA-FSIS
Posted: July 31, 2026
Classification: Class I
Status: Closed Recall
Recalling firm: Ukrop's Homestyle Foods
Source ID: 012-2026

How this recall compares

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods has 11 recall events in the FDA (2012+) and USDA-FSIS (2014+) records tracked here; by posting date this is the 10th. The one before it: Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC recall - Ukrop's 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream… (January 21, 2026).
At 2,219 pounds, it is smaller than 50% of the 16 USDA-FSIS recalls from 2026 so far that state a quantity in pounds.
It is one of 5 foreign-material recall events FDA and USDA-FSIS posted in July 2026 (all foreign-material recalls).

Other recalls from Ukrop's Homestyle Foods

Posted	Agency	Recall	Class
September 9, 2026	FDA	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods LLC recall - Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce - KIT NET WT 4 LB…	Class II
January 21, 2026	FDA	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC recall - Ukrop's 6" Pound Cake with Buttercream…	Class II
June 11, 2025	FDA	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods LLC recall - Ukrop's Marinated Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS:…	Class I
December 1, 2021	FDA	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC recall - Garden Side Salad 6.95oz. (197g) UPC:72251525202.…	Class III
August 31, 2020	USDA-FSIS	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Chicken Salad Product Due to Misbranding and an…	Class I
May 22, 2019	FDA	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC recall - Product labeled "Herb Roasted Potatoes", packed in…	Class I
November 21, 2018	FDA	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC recall - Ukrop's Cuban Style Sub, NET WT 8.3 OZ (235g), …	Class I
October 5, 2018	USDA-FSIS	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible…	Class I

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Which states are affected

States named in the official distribution text (3): North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

Distribution text is the recalling firm's own description; products can reach other states through secondary distribution. Recalls by state.

Official summary

WASHINGTON, JUL 31, 2026 - Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal slivers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.The baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler items were produced from July 1, 2026, through July 29, 2026. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:62.4-oz. ALUMINUM PAN WITH PLASTIC OVERWRAP containing "Ukrop's Baked Spaghetti - Bulk" and BEST BY dates from 07/08/26 through 08/05/26 on the label and bears establishment number "EST. 19979" in the mark of inspection.14.8-oz. CARDBOARD TRAY WITH PLASTIC OVERWRAP containing "Ukrop's Baked Spaghetti" and BEST BY dates from 07/08/26 through 08/05/26 on the label and bears establishment number "EST. 19979" in the mark of inspection.48-oz. ALUMINUM PAN WITH PLASTIC OVERWRAP containing "Ukrop's Chicken Cobbler - Bulk" and BEST BY dates from 07/08/26 through 08/05/26 on the label and bears establishment number "P-19979" in the mark of inspection.11.6-oz. CARDBOARD TRAY WITH PLASTIC OVERWRAP containing "Ukrop's Chicken Cobbler" and BEST BY dates from 07/08/26 through 08/05/26 on the label and bears establishment number "P-19979" in the mark of inspection.These items were shipped to retail locations in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, the Department of Defense and online sales.The problem was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint regarding a metal piece found in a fully cooked product.There have been no confirmed reports of injuries due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Susan Rowe, Ukrop's Executive Administrator at (804) 340-3104 or susan.rowe@ukrops.com.Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.