Salmonella-Related Recall Alert: Major Grocery Retailers Affected by Motor City Pizza Co.'s 5 Cheese Bread Recall
Several major grocery retailers, such as Publix, Walmart, Costco, and Target, have been affected by a recent salmonella-related recall involving frozen pizza bread. Champion Foods issued a recall for Motor City Pizza Co.'s 5 Cheese Bread due to concerns related to California Dairies dry milk powder salmonella issues. The dry milk powder was used in a seasoning blend for the 5 Cheese Bread, prompting the recall as a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety.
The recall notice mentioned that the seasoning blend manufacturer had tested negative for salmonella before using it in the production of the 5 Cheese Bread. However, the recall was initiated to prioritize customer safety. Various grocery chains, including Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Publix, and Target, were listed as recipients of the recalled pizza bread. These chains are among the top grocery sellers in the United States, according to FoodIndustry.com.
The recalled single boxes and two-packs of 5 Cheese Bread have specific sell-by dates ranging from February to April 2027. Consumers who purchased the recalled products are advised to return them to the store for a full refund or dispose of them to prevent pets from accessing them. For any inquiries related to the recall, individuals can contact [email protected].
Salmonella is a common foodborne illness that affects approximately 1.35 million people in the United States annually, as reported by the CDC. While most cases are not life-threatening and resolve on their own, certain groups, such as young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk of severe complications from salmonella exposure.