Salmonella Concerns Prompt Recall of Frozen Pizza Sold at Walmart and Aldi

Federal health officials have issued a nationwide public health alert involving frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi after contaminated dry milk powder raised fears of Salmonella exposure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the ingredient was used in multiple meat and poultry products distributed across the country, prompting stores to remove affected items from shelves.

Why These Products Were Recalled

The recall traces back to dry milk powder that had already been flagged for possible Salmonella contamination. According to the FSIS, several federally regulated food manufacturers received the ingredient and used it in prepared foods before the contamination warning was issued. Officials warned consumers not to eat the recalled products, even if they are fully cooked.

Walmart’s Great Value Thin Crust Pizza Is Included

One of the recalled products is the 17.55-ounce Great Value Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza sold at Walmart locations nationwide. The affected pizzas carry lot codes WC103203 and WC103803 with “Best If Used By” dates of October 9, 2026, and November 7, 2026. The establishment number listed on the packaging is M1487.

Walmart’s Stuffed Crust Versions Were Also Recalled

The recall also affects two varieties of Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. One 23.1-ounce version includes lot codes WC104173, WC104065, and WC103793 with “Best If Used By” dates of October 25, October 26, and November 8, 2026. Another version carries lot code WJ100977 with a “Best If Used By” date of December 9, 2026. Both products were sold nationwide at Walmart stores.

Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza Was Pulled

Aldi customers are also being warned about the 18.5-ounce Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza. The recalled pizzas have establishment number EST5699 and “Best By” dates of October 15, October 21, October 22, October 23, and October 24, 2026. Officials said the pizzas were produced between February 17 and February 26, 2026.

Another Aldi Breakfast Pizza Made the Recall List

Also recalled is the 17.15-ounce Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza. Like the sausage-and-cheese version, this product carries establishment number EST5699 and the same “Best By” dates ranging from October 15 through October 24, 2026. The product was sold at Aldi stores nationwide.

Culinary Circle Pizza Was Recalled in Multiple States

The recall also expanded to include Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. The affected 16.4-ounce pizzas carry lot code WC103309 and “Best If Used By” date October 18, 2026. Unlike the Walmart and Aldi products, this pizza was distributed specifically in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, Washington, Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.

Pork Rinds Were Also Added to the Recall

The salmonella concerns were not limited to frozen pizza. Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds and Party Size Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds were also recalled nationwide after officials linked them to the same contaminated dry milk powder ingredient. The 1.75-ounce Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds carry establishment number EST. 1321 and “Best By” dates of June 30, July 14, July 20, July 26, August 4, August 5, and August 12, 2026. The 7-ounce Party Size version, also marked with establishment number EST. 1321, includes “Best By” dates of July 7, July 23, and August 10, 2026.

Here’s What Salmonella Symptoms Look Like

Salmonella is one of the leading causes of food-borne illness in the United States. Symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure and often include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and loss of appetite. Health officials say young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe complications.

What Shoppers Should Do Next

Officials are urging consumers to immediately throw away recalled products or return them to the store where they were purchased. Walmart confirmed it removed affected products from impacted stores while investigators continue tracing the contaminated ingredient supply chain. Even though no illnesses had been confirmed at the time of the alert, federal agencies warned consumers not to take any chances with products linked to possible salmonella contamination.