A widespread recall has been issued for several varieties of Pillsbury Pizza Pops, sparking concern for consumers across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) initiated the recall after identifying a potential health risk linked to microbial contamination.
Specifically, pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops – sold in 760-gram and 2.85-kilogram packages – are affected, with best-before dates falling on June 9th and 10th, 2026. This isn’t limited to a single size; larger, three-kilogram boxes of Supremo Extreme pepperoni and bacon are also included, bearing best-before dates between June 10th and 12th.
The recall extends to a smaller, 380-gram package of Frank’s RedHot Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops, flagged with a best-before date of June 14th. The core issue? The potential presence of *E. coli* O26, a bacterium known to cause illness.
This is particularly alarming because the presence of *E. coli* isn’t always detectable through conventional means. The CFIA warns that affected products may appear perfectly normal – maintaining their usual look and smell – despite harboring the contamination.
While the recall is a precautionary measure, the potential consequences of consuming contaminated food are serious. Consumers are urged to check their freezers and discard any affected Pizza Pops immediately.
The company responsible has stated this is a voluntary recall, emphasizing that only the specifically identified products are impacted. All other varieties of Pillsbury Pizza Pops remain unaffected, according to the statement.
