More Pizza Pops recalled after CFIA expands E. coli O26 alert
The CFIA has widened a Pizza Pops recall to include several varieties. Check your freezer and follow disposal or return instructions on the CFIA website.
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By Torontoer Staff
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall of Pizza Pops, adding multiple varieties because of possible contamination with E. coli O26. Affected products include three-cheese, pepperoni, pepperoni and bacon, deluxe and 3-meat in various packaging.
The CFIA says a full list of recalled products is available on its website. The expansion follows an earlier recall announced Dec. 21 for the same contamination risk; public health authorities previously reported several hospitalizations as the outbreak reached seven provinces.
Which products are included
The agency has not limited the recall to a single size or packaging type. Listed varieties include three-cheese, pepperoni, pepperoni and bacon, deluxe and 3-meat. Consult the CFIA recall page for batch numbers, package sizes and specific barcodes before disposing of or returning products.
What public agencies and the maker say
Food contaminated with E. coli O26 may not look or smell spoiled, but can still make you sick, and recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Consumers are asked to check their freezers and dispose of the products affected by this recall.
General Mills
What to do if you have affected Pizza Pops
- Check your freezer against the CFIA product list before eating or preparing any Pizza Pops.
- Do not eat any product that matches the recalled items. The CFIA advises returning recalled products to the location of purchase or discarding them.
- If you discard the product, double-bag it and place it in a sealed container to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in your household garbage.
- Clean and sanitise surfaces and utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled product, and wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
- Contact your retailer for information about refunds if you plan to return the product.
Symptoms and when to seek care
E. coli symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, headache, mild fever, severe stomach cramps, and watery or bloody diarrhoea. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but certain groups face higher risk of severe illness: pregnant people, children under five, adults over 60, and those with weakened immune systems.
Seek medical attention promptly if symptoms are severe, if diarrhoea is bloody, or if you belong to a higher-risk group. Tell your health-care provider about possible exposure to recalled frozen foods so they can arrange appropriate testing and care.
Practical steps to reduce foodborne illness risk at home
- Follow package cooking instructions and use a food thermometer when possible to ensure foods reach safe internal temperatures.
- Avoid cross-contamination: store raw and ready-to-eat items separately, and clean cutting boards, utensils and counters after contact with raw products.
- Maintain freezer and refrigerator temperatures: freezers should be at or below −18°C and refrigerators at 4°C or lower.
- Discard items that have been thawed for an extended time or that have been handled by someone who is unwell.
Where to get more information
The CFIA recall notice lists affected barcodes, sizes and lot codes. Check that page before taking action. General Mills has said it is working with retailers to remove potentially affected items from store shelves.
This article is based on reporting first published by The Canadian Press on Jan. 25, 2026. For the latest updates, consult the CFIA and your provincial public health authority.
Check your freezer, follow CFIA guidance for disposal or returns, and contact a health-care provider if you develop symptoms after consuming a recalled product.
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