USDA Expands Salmonella Public Health Alert to Include Frozen Pizzas Sold at Walmart and Aldi

Federal health officials have expanded an urgent public health alert covering popular frozen foods sold nationwide, warning consumers to check their freezers for items that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the expanded warning after learning that multiple food manufacturers used a recalled, FDA-regulated dry milk powder ingredient to produce frozen pizzas and snack products.

The affected items were distributed to major grocery chains across the country, including Walmart and Aldi. No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date, but health officials are urging consumers to discard or return the items immediately.

Recalled Products to Look For

The updated alert covers specific lot numbers and expiration dates for several popular store-brand frozen pizzas and snack items:

Walmart Private Label (Great Value)

• Great Value Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (17.55 oz.)

  • Lot codes: WC103203, WC103803

  • Best if used by: 10/9/2026, 11/7/2026

• Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (23.1 oz.)

  • Lot codes: WC104173, WC104065, WC103793

  • Best if used by: 10/25/2026, 10/26/2026, 11/8/2026

• Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (23.1 oz.)

  • Lot code: WJ100977

  • Best if used by: 12/9/2026

Aldi Private Label (Mama Cozzi’s)

• Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza (18.5 oz.)

  • Best if used by: 10/15/2026 through 10/24/2026

• Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza (17.15 oz.)

  • Best if used by: 10/15/2026 through 10/24/2026

Other Affected Brands

• Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (16.4 oz.)

  • Lot code: WC103309 | Best if used by: 10/18/2026

• Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds (1.75-oz. and 7-oz. bags)

  • Best if used by dates: Various dates ranging from late June to mid-August 2026

Risks of Salmonella Contamination

Salmonella is a food-borne bacterium that can cause salmonellosis, a common but potentially severe bacterial disease affecting the intestinal tract.

Symptoms usually appear within six hours to six days after consuming contaminated food and can include:

• Diarrhea and abdominal cramps

• Fever, nausea, and vomiting

• Severe headaches and loss of appetite

While most healthy individuals recover within a week without treatment, Salmonella infections can pose serious, life-threatening risks to vulnerable populations, including infants, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems.

What Consumers Should Do

Because these items are frozen, health officials are highly concerned that families may still have them stored in home freezers.

If you have purchased any of the products listed above, do not eat them, even if they are cooked thoroughly. You should throw the items away immediately or return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Retailers have been instructed to pull all affected products from store shelves. If you suspect you have become ill after consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.