- Certain meat and poultry products—such as pork rinds and frozen pizzas—are under a public health alert.
- The items, sold nationwide at retailers like Walmart and Aldi, may contain Salmonella, a potentially deadly pathogen.
- So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the products.
A public health alert has been issued for certain meat and poultry products, including pork rinds and frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi, according to an April 30 announcement from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The dairy in the products may be contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen that can cause severe foodborne illness, though no illnesses have been reported to date.
Identifying the Affected Products
The following items are affected by the public health alert:
Great Value Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
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- Size: 17.55 oz
- Best-if-used-by dates: Oct. 9, 2026, and Nov. 7, 2026
- Lot codes: WC103203 and WC103803
- Establishment number: M1487
- States affected: Nationwide
Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
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- Size: 23.1 oz
- Best-if-used-by dates: Oct. 25, 2026, Oct. 26, 2026, and Nov. 8, 2026
- Lot codes: WC104173, WC104065, and WC103793
- Establishment number: M1487
- States affected: Nationwide
Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
- Size: 23.1 oz
- Best-if-used-by date: Dec. 9, 2026
- Lot code: WJ100977
- Establishment number: M1928
- States affected: Nationwide
Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza
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- Size: 18.5 oz
- Best-by dates: Oct. 15, 2026; Oct. 21, 2026; Oct. 22, 2026; Oct. 23, 2026; and Oct. 24; 2026
- Establishment number: EST5699
- States affected: Nationwide
Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza
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- Size: 17.15 oz
- Best-by dates: Oct. 15, 2026; Oct. 21, 2026; Oct. 22, 2026; Oct. 23, 2026; and Oct. 24; 2026
- Establishment number: EST5699
- States affected: Nationwide
Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds
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- Size: 1.75 oz
- Best-by dates: June 30, 2026; July 14, 2026; July 20, 2026; July 26, 2026; Aug. 4, 2026; Aug. 5, 2026; and Aug. 12, 2026
- Establishment number: EST. 1321
- States affected: Nationwide
Pork King Party Size Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds
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- Size: 7 oz
- Best-by dates: July 7, 2026; July 23, 2026; and Aug. 10, 2026
- Establishment number: EST. 1321
- States affected: Nationwide
Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
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- Size: 16.4 oz
- Best-if-used-by date: Oct. 18, 2026
- Lot code: WC103309
- Establishment number: M1487
- States affected: Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, Washington, Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida
What You Should Do
Do not eat any of the affected items. Instead, throw them out or return them to the store for a refund.
If you think you consumed a contaminated product, monitor for common Salmonella symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Anyone concerned about a Salmonella infection should contact a healthcare provider.
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