Product Recall Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Several pizza products sold at major retailers such as Walmart and Costco have been recalled due to a potential contamination with salmonella. This bacteria can cause food poisoning and poses a serious health risk, particularly for vulnerable populations.
According to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co.’s 5 Cheese Bread, produced by Champion Foods LLC, contained dry milk powder that was previously recalled in April by California Dairies, Inc. due to potential salmonella contamination.
“The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer that provides a seasoning blend used in our 5 cheese sauce blend,” Champion Foods stated in the FDA announcement. “Routine testing conducted by the seasonings blend manufacturer prior to use in the production of the 5 Cheese Bread showed that the seasonings batches tested negative for Salmonella.”
The recall includes two specific products:
- Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread Single Pack with UPC Code 8 70375 00511 1
- Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread 2 Pack with UPC 8 70375 00509 8
Both products have Sell By Dates ranging from February 3, 2027, to April 21, 2027, and the dates are located on the front of the box.
These affected 5 Cheese Bread lots were sold nationwide at various major retailers, including:
- Walmart
- Giant Landover
- Grocery Outlet
- Jewel
- Kroger
- Schnucks
- Target
- C&S
- Bozzuto’s
- Brookshire Grocery
- Meijer
- Food City
- KeHe
- Lipari
- Publix
- Merchants Dis Hickory
- PDI/Hy-Vee
- River Valley
- SpartanNash
- Supervalu
- UNFI
At Costco, the item — identified by the number 1453434 — was sold between February 6, 2026, and May 29, 2026, according to a letter sent to members.
Although no illnesses have been reported so far, Champion Foods LLC issued the recall “out of an abundance of caution for the safety of [its] customers.”
Consumers who have one of the affected cheese breads are advised to contact Champion Foods LLC at [email protected] for more information. Costco members can also return the item to their local stores for a refund.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
People infected with salmonella can develop symptoms within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. The symptoms typically last from four to seven days and usually go away without treatment. Common symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
However, salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA.
Broader Impact of the Milk Powder Recall
The cheese bread wasn’t the only product that contained the recently recalled dry milk powder. Last month, certain lots of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning, sold through the company’s website and Walmart stores nationwide, were also recalled because they contained the dairy-based ingredient.
