A nationwide health alert has been issued for certain frozen pizzas sold at Aldi stores due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination, prompting officials to warn consumers not to eat the affected products.
The alert was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. It focuses on specific frozen breakfast pizzas sold under the Mama Cozzi’s brand, which were distributed to Aldi locations across the country.
The products involved include two varieties: a biscuit crust sausage and cheese breakfast pizza, and another biscuit crust breakfast pizza topped with pork belly crumbles, bacon, peppers, and onions. These items may contain a dry milk powder ingredient that was previously recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to potential salmonella contamination.
Officials said the issue is not tied to the pizza production process itself, but rather to the contaminated ingredient that made its way into the final product. Because that ingredient was used in multiple items, there is concern that additional products could also be identified as the investigation continues.
The pizzas can be identified by specific details on their packaging, including establishment number “5699” and best-by dates ranging from mid to late October 2026. They were produced during February 2026 and sold nationwide, meaning some may still be stored in consumers’ freezers.
Although no illnesses have been reported so far, health officials are urging people not to consume the affected pizzas. Instead, they should either throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund.
Salmonella infection can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting, typically appearing within several hours to a few days after exposure. While many people recover without treatment, the illness can be more serious for young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Officials also noted that this situation is considered a public health alert rather than a full recall, meaning the products may no longer be available for sale but could still be in people’s homes. Consumers are encouraged to check their freezers and take appropriate action if they have the affected items.
Source: Fox10 Phoenix
