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Class 1 recall issued for certain Pillsbury Pizza Pops due to possible E. coli O26; illnesses reported

Justin Barber

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 1 national food recall on Dec. 21, 2025, for certain Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon products due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. Illnesses have been reported, and General Mills Canada Corporation is recalling the products.

The recall applies to the general public as well as hotels, restaurants and institutions. Distribution is national. Food contaminated with E. coli O26 may not look or smell spoiled.

CFIA advises people and businesses not to consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the affected items and to throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone who thinks they became sick after consuming a recalled product should contact a healthcare provider.

CFIA listed the following products as recalled:

  • Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon, 30 pizza snacks (2.85 kg), UPC 0 69052 12961 9, Better If Used By 09JN2026WN; 10JN2026WN
  • Pillsbury Pizza Pops Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon, 30 pizza snacks (3 kg), UPC 0 69052 46901 2, Better If Used By 10JN2026WN; 11JN2026WN; 12JN2026WN
  • Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon, 8 pizza snacks (760 g), UPC 0 69052 12967 1, Better If Used By 09JN2026WN; 10JN2026WN
  • Pillsbury Pizza Pops FRANK's RedHot Pepperoni + Bacon, 4 pizza snacks (380 g), UPC 0 69052 12947 3, Better If Used By 14JN2026WN

Symptoms of E. coli O26 can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis, or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases, illness can be fatal.

The recall was triggered by CFIA findings during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products, and is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace. The recall identification number is RA-81390. The original published date is Dec. 21, 2025.

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