Frozen Pizzas Sold at Walmart and Aldi Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination Risk
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on April 30, 2026 for frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi due to potential Salmonella contamination in dairy ingredients. Affected products include Great Value Thin Crust and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch pizzas at Walmart and Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust breakfast pizzas at Aldi, with best-by dates ranging from October to December 2026. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Salmonella contamination alert
▪No illnesses have been reported to date from the recalled products.
▪Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause severe foodborne illness.
▪The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert on April 30, 2026 for certain meat and poultry products including pork rinds and frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi.
▪The dairy in the recalled products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recalled product details
▪Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza (17.15 oz) with best-by dates of October 15, 2026, October 21, 2026, October 22, 2026, October 23, 2026, and October 24, 2026 is affected by the recall nationwide.
▪Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (23.1 oz) with best-if-used-by date of December 9, 2026 and lot code WJ100977 is affected by the recall nationwide.
▪Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (16.4 oz) with best-if-used-by date of October 18, 2026 and lot code WC103309 is affected by the recall in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, Washington, Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.
▪Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza (18.5 oz) with best-by dates of October 15, 2026, October 21, 2026, October 22, 2026, October 23, 2026, and October 24, 2026 is affected by the recall nationwide.
▪Great Value Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (17.55 oz) with best-if-used-by dates of October 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 and lot codes WC103203 and WC103803 is affected by the recall nationwide.
▪Pork King Party Size Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds (7 oz) with best-by dates of July 7, 2026, July 23, 2026, and August 10, 2026 is affected by the recall nationwide.
Consumer safety instructions
▪Consumers should throw out the affected recalled items or return them to the store for a refund.
▪Anyone concerned about a Salmonella infection should contact a healthcare provider.
▪Consumers who think they consumed a contaminated product should monitor for common Salmonella symptoms.
▪Consumers should not eat any of the affected recalled items.
▪Common Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
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