Frozen Pizza and Pork Rinds Recall: Salmonella Alert Hits Walmart, Aldi Products

Consumers should check their freezers and pantries after federal food safety officials issued a public health alert for several frozen pizza and pork rind products that may contain dairy ingredients contaminated with Salmonella.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert for meat and poultry products made with FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated. The agency said the issue was discovered after the FDA notified FSIS that multiple USDA-regulated establishments had received ingredients formulated with recalled dry milk powder. FSIS also warned that more downstream products could be identified as the ingredient recall continues.

The affected products include Mama Cozzi’s breakfast pizzas sold at Aldi, Great Value chicken bacon ranch pizzas sold at Walmart, Culinary Circle frozen pizza, and Pork King Good sour cream and onion pork rinds. No confirmed illnesses had been reported in connection with the products as of the latest available reporting, but consumers are being told not to eat them.

What Shoppers Should Do Now

Do not eat any of the affected products. FSIS says consumers should throw the products away or return them to the place of purchase, and retailers should not sell or serve them.

That warning matters because Salmonella contamination is not something shoppers can reliably see, smell, or taste. Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually appear spoiled, according to food safety guidance cited in the FSIS alert coverage.

Anyone who has already eaten one of the affected products should watch for symptoms and contact a healthcare provider if they become sick.

Products Included in the Salmonella Alert

The affected list includes eight products as of the latest public list reported from FSIS-linked product information. Shoppers should compare the brand, product name, establishment number, lot code where available, and best-by date on the package.

The Mama Cozzi’s products were reported as sold at Aldi stores nationwide, the Great Value pizzas at Walmart stores nationwide, and the pork rinds nationwide.

Why the Alert Was Issued

The concern traces back to recalled dry milk powder used as an ingredient in other foods. FSIS said the problem was discovered after FDA notified the agency that multiple FSIS-regulated establishments had received dairy ingredients formulated with recalled dry milk powder.

A separate FDA-posted recall notice for Ghirardelli powdered beverage mixes also described a California Dairies Inc. milk powder recall tied to potential Salmonella contamination, showing how one recalled ingredient can affect multiple finished products across different brands and categories.

Because the ingredient may have been used in additional foods, FSIS said it expects more downstream products could be identified as the ingredient recall progresses. Consumers who recently bought frozen pizza, pork rinds, or other products containing dairy ingredients should keep checking official recall updates.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The CDC says common symptoms usually include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Some people may also experience nausea, vomiting, headache, or loss of appetite. Symptoms usually begin 6 hours to 6 days after infection and typically last 4 to 7 days.

Most people recover without specific treatment, but Salmonella can be more serious for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems. The CDC says people should call a doctor if they have diarrhea or vomiting for more than two days, bloody stool or urine, a fever higher than 102°F, or signs of dehydration.

Why This Recall Alert Matters

This alert is a reminder that food recalls can spread beyond one brand when the issue begins with a shared ingredient. In this case, the ingredient at the center of the concern is dry milk powder, which may have been used in multiple products before the contamination risk was identified.

That is why shoppers should not rely only on brand names. Check the exact product, package size, lot code, establishment number, and best-by date. A similar-looking pizza or snack may not be included, while a specific package with the matching code may be affected.

Bottom Line

Do not eat the listed frozen pizzas or pork rinds if the identifying information on your package matches the alert. Throw the product away or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Share this recall with anyone who shops at Aldi or Walmart, buys frozen chicken bacon ranch pizza, or keeps Pork King Good pork rinds in the pantry.