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5 People Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Pillsbury Brand Pizza Pops

23 people sickened across seven provinces with five hospitalizations as PHAC estimates 32 undetected cases for every lab-confirmed infection.

  • On Dec. 24, 2025, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported a fifth hospitalization tied to an E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops.
  • Health officials say 23 people fell ill in seven provinces, including Alberta and Ontario, between early October and late November.
  • Symptoms reported include nausea, vomiting, headache, mild fever, severe stomach cramps and watery or bloody diarrhea, and pregnant people, children under five, adults over 60, or immunocompromised individuals face higher risk.
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled several pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops on Sunday due to E. coli contamination that is under investigation.
  • PHAC warns there may be 32 more undetected cases for every confirmed infection, with affected products including Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon, Pizza Pops Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon, and Pizza Pops FRANK's RedHot Pepperoni + Bacon carrying best-before dates in June 2026.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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