Salmonella Recall Of Frozen Pizza At Walmart, Aldi: What MD Shoppers Should Know
The recall stemmed from ingredients formulated with dry milk powder that may have been contaminated with salmonella, officials said.
patch.comHere’s the latest on the Aldi pizza salmonella alert:
- What happened: The USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for certain Mama Cozzi’s frozen pizzas sold at Aldi due to potential Salmonella contamination traced to recalled dairy ingredients. Consumers were advised not to eat affected products and to discard them or return them to the store.[3][7]
- Scope: The alert initially covers Mama Cozzi’s items, with possible expansion as the supply chain investigation continues; products with best-by dates around late October 2025 to late 2026 have been mentioned in various reports, and there’s concern that more items could be identified as the recall progresses.[2][3]
- Guidance for you: If you have Aldi frozen pizzas, check the product name, brand (Mama Cozzi’s), and any Best By dates noted in the FSIS alert; do not consume them and either discard or return them for a refund.[7][3]
- Public health context: Salmonella illness can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, and certain groups (young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals) are at higher risk; symptoms typically appear within hours to days after exposure.[3]
- Current status in the U.S.: The FSIS alert is being updated as the investigation proceeds; no illnesses tied to these specific Aldi pizzas have been confirmed publicly at this time, but the warning remains in effect while the recall path is traced.[2][3]
Illustration: A quick action checklist
- Identify: Mama Cozzi’s brand pizzas sold at Aldi; inspect for recalled dairy-ingredient-linked lots.
- Decide: Do not eat if you’re within the affected dates; discard or return to store.
- Monitor: Check FSIS updates for newly identified products and dates.
If you’d like, I can summarize the exact product codes and best-by date ranges from the latest FSIS alert and provide a simple one-page checklist for your freezer inventory. I can also pull the most current official FSIS notice and link you to it.[2][3]