Several varieties of frozen pizzas sold at Aldi and Walmart have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Thursday for meat and poultry products containing dry milk powder that may be contaminated.
The affected products include Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and another breakfast pizza with pork belly and bacon, both sold at Aldi nationwide. Three Great Value frozen pizzas—Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch—sold at Walmart are also recalled. Additionally, Culinary Circle’s Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza and Pork King’s Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds are affected.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled the dry milk powder ingredient, which may be contaminated with salmonella. The food safety agency stated there are no confirmed reports of illness, but urged consumers to discard the products or return them for a full refund. Recalled items can be identified by production dates, Best By dates, lot codes, and establishment numbers.
Salmonella symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal cramps, typically appearing within 12 to 72 hours and lasting four to seven days. Severe cases may involve high fever, headache, lethargy, rash, or blood in urine or stool. The agency expects to identify additional products made with the contaminated milk powder.
