WinCo Foods has yanked several lots of its Deli Margherita take-and-bake pizzas after a supplier raised the alarm that slow-roasted diced tomatoes used on the pies may contain metal shavings. The recall, announced January 22, covers packages sold between September 1 and December 31, 2025. Shoppers in Texas, especially around Dallas-Fort Worth, where the chain has a heavy presence, are being urged to check any refrigerated or frozen WinCo deli pizzas before firing up the oven.
What was recalled
WinCo says the recall affects its “WinCo Foods Deli Margherita Pizza Thin Crust” item, listed as item #67279, because the tomatoes used on the pizzas might contain metal fragments. According to WinCo Foods' recall notice, the affected packs carry Julian codes 12255, 22265, or 12415 printed on the plastic overwrap. The company said it has notified the FDA and that, so far, no injuries or other adverse events have been reported.
Where the pizzas were sold
The recall covers products sold across ten western states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. As reported by My San Antonio, Texas sales were primarily concentrated in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Anyone who bought the product during the affected dates is being told to double-check the packaging for the item number and Julian codes before digging in.
How the contamination was discovered
WinCo Foods' recall letter says its manufacturer, Rose & Shore, was notified by ingredient supplier Sevillo Fine Foods that slow-roasted diced tomatoes may contain metal shavings originating from an outside supplier. WinCo described the move as a recall taken “out of an abundance of caution” while it works with partners to trace the issue. The retailer also noted that although the pizzas are meant to be cooked shortly after purchase, some customers freeze them, which means older purchases could still be tucked away in home freezers.
About the tomato supplier
Sevillo Fine Foods, based in Utah, supplies slow-roasted and fire-grilled tomato products to foodservice manufacturers and distributors. On its product pages, the company highlights slow-roasted diced tomatoes and other ready-to-use ingredients that are commonly sold to manufacturers and restaurant operators. That behind-the-scenes role in the supply chain helps explain how a problem with a single tomato ingredient can ripple outward and sideline a finished deli pizza sold at retail.
What consumers should do
The recall instructs customers to return any affected packages for a full refund and not to eat any pizza that matches item #67279 and the Julian codes listed above, guidance summarized by My San Antonio. The outlet also reported that the FDA classified the recall as Class II, a category the agency uses when a product could cause temporary or medically reversible harm, or when the odds of serious adverse health consequences are considered remote. FDA guidance lays out how Class II recalls fit into the agency’s broader risk framework and recall communications.
If you are not sure whether you have an affected package, check the plastic overwrap for item #67279, and the Julian codes 12255, 22265, or 12415. If any of those codes match, do not cook or eat the pizza. Instead, return it to your local WinCo for a refund or contact the retailer’s customer service for more information.
