Pizza Pop Recall Expanded Across Canada Amid E. coli Concerns

Canadian authorities have broadened a major food recall involving select Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops after public health officials linked the frozen snacks to possible contamination with E. coli O26, prompting warnings for consumers nationwide.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says additional varieties of Pizza Pops, including three-cheese, pepperoni, pepperoni and bacon, deluxe and 3-meat flavours in various package sizes and “better if used by” dates from June 8 to June 21, 2026, are now part of the voluntary recall initially announced in December 2025.

General Mills, the parent company behind Pillsbury products, stated that food safety is its top priority and that it is working with retailers to remove the affected products from store shelves and warehouses. Consumers are strongly advised to check their freezers, not consume recalled Pizza Pops, and dispose of or return them to the retailer for a refund.

Health officials have connected an ongoing E. coli outbreak to consumption of the recalled snacks. So far, dozens of illnesses have been reported across multiple provinces, with several people requiring hospitalization. Though most recover fully, E. coli infections can cause severe symptoms including nausea, abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhea, and vulnerable groups such as young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of complications.

The CFIA notes that contaminated products may not look or smell spoiled, so careful attention to product labels and recall notices is crucial. Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming these products should contact a health-care provider promptly.