A major food safety alert has been issued in the United States after authorities expanded a frozen food recall affecting popular supermarket chains Aldi and Walmart over potential salmonella contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture'sFood Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) confirmedthat multiple frozen pizza products and related food items may have been exposed to contaminated ingredients linked to FDA-regulated dry milk powder. The recall now covers several brands and products distributed nationwide, raising concern among shoppers who may already have these items stored at home.
While no illnesses have been confirmed so far, officials are urging consumers to act immediately and avoid consumption of affected products.
The expanded recall includes several widely sold frozen pizzas. At Aldi, Mama Cozzi's frozen breakfast pizzas are affected, including biscuit crust sausage and cheese, and pork belly with bacon, pepper, and onion varieties.
At Walmart, multiple Great Value frozen pizzas have been recalled, including Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch versions. Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza has also been added to the list.
In addition, Pork King sour cream and onion pork rinds have been recalled. Best-by dates vary, ranging from February 2026 through August 2026, depending on the product.
According to FSIS, the contamination risk is linked to FDA-regulated dry milk powder used as an ingredient in multiple food production facilities. The FDA notified FSIS after identifying that the ingredient may have been distributed to several establishments producing meat and poultry products used in frozen pizzas and snacks.
The issue appears to stem from supply chain contamination rather than a single manufacturing site. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of affected products.
Salmonella is abacterial infection that affects the intestinal tractand is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness. It is typically spread through contaminated food or water. The bacteria can live in the intestines of humans and animals and are often transmitted through improper handling or contamination during food processing. Infection usually occurs after consuming contaminated products that have not been properly cooked or handled.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection usually develop within six hours to six days after exposure. The most common signs include diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In most cases, the illness lasts between four and seven days.
Source: International Business Times UK
