Some Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops Snacks Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli
At least 20 confirmed illnesses and 4 hospitalizations linked to contaminated Pillsbury Pizza Pops with E. coli O26; CFIA urges disposal or return of affected products.
- General Mills announced a voluntary recall of select Pillsbury Pizza Pops sold in Canada, citing potential presence of E. coli O26.
- Health officials flagged a contamination risk due to the potential presence of pathogenic E. coli, identified as E. coli O26 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
- Affected items include Pillsbury Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops in 760-gram and 2.85-kilogram packages with best-before dates of June 9 and 10, 2026.
- Consumers are asked to check freezers, discard affected products, and contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103 if concerned about symptoms.
- Established in 1954, General Mills Canada Corporation is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and the recall notice included a Canadian Food Inspection Agency photo credit.
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