Frozen Pizzas and Other Products Recalled Over Possible Salmonella in Dairy Ingredients
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a health alert for multiple frozen pizzas and pork rinds sold at Walmart and Aldi due to potential salmonella contamination from recalled dairy products. The recall expanded on May 1, 2026, to include additional items with specific best buy dates.
ibtimes.co.ukU.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a health alert on April 30, 2026, for several meat and poultry products containing recalled FDA-regulated dairy products potentially contaminated with salmonella, the New York Post reported. Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled over the possible contamination.
Two types of Mama Cozzi’s frozen pizzas sold at Aldi are included in the recalled products. Great Value’s Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch frozen pizza was recalled. The Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza was recalled with best buy dates between February 17 and February 26, 2026.
Culinary Circle’s Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch frozen pizza was added to the recall list with a best buy date of February 19, 2026.
Pork King’s Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds were recalled with best buy dates ranging from June to August 2026.
“The health and safety of its customers is always a top priority.”
“— Walmart spokesperson A Walmart spokesperson stated that the company has issued a sales restriction and removed this product from its impacted stores. The spokesperson also stated that Walmart is working with the supplier to investigate. The FSIS was notified by the Food and Drug Administration that multiple FSIS-regulated establishments received FDA-regulated ingredients containing dry milk powder that had already been recalled. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions to the consumption of these products. Customers who have these products in their refrigerator or freezer are urged not to consume them and instead throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Retailers have been instructed not to serve or sell these products. Common symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms of salmonellosis occur within six hours to six days after eating a contaminated product. The illness of salmonellosis usually lasts four to seven days.”
Key Facts
Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-05-01
FSIS added a wider range of products to the recall, including additional Great Value pizzas and Culinary Circle pizza.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2026-04-30
US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a health alert for several meat and poultry products containing recalled FDA-regulated dairy products.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2026-02-11 to 2026-03-08
Best buy dates for recalled Great Value Thin Crust and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch pizzas sold at Walmart.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2026-02-17 to 2026-02-26
Best buy dates for recalled Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, and Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2026-02-19
Best buy date for recalled Culinary Circle’s Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch frozen pizza.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2026-06 to 2026-08
Best buy dates for recalled Pork King’s Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds and Party Size versions.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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No reported adverse reactions, reducing immediate public health impact but urging preventive actions.
- 02
Sales restrictions and product removals at Walmart and Aldi stores, affecting inventory and supplier relations.
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Retailers instructed not to sell products, potentially leading to short-term stock shortages in affected categories.
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Increased scrutiny on FDA-regulated dairy suppliers and potential further recalls if more establishments are identified.
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Potential health risks to consumers who consumed affected products, leading to salmonellosis symptoms.
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