Canada Expands Recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops Over E. coli Risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded a recall of Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops products sold across Canada after health officials linked them to a possible E. coli O26 contamination and an ongoing outbreak of illnesses. The broader recall now covers around a dozen Pizza Pops varieties, including multiple flavours and package sizes, with best-before dates spanning June 8–21, 2026.

Among the affected products are 3 Cheese, Pepperoni, Pepperoni + Bacon, Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon, 3 Meat and Deluxe Pizza Pops in a range of formats, from small four-packs to larger 30-snack packages. Each recalled item is identified by specific UPC codes and “Better If Used By” dates, which consumers are urged to check carefully before consuming or serving these frozen snacks.

The recall expansion follows reports from the Public Health Agency of Canada that there are numerous confirmed cases of E. coli illness linked to the products, with patients ranging from children to older adults and several people requiring hospitalization. The outbreak has been reported in multiple provinces, prompting officials to treat the situation as an active public health investigation.

CFIA and health authorities are advising consumers to immediately check their freezers for any recalled Pizza Pops items and not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute them. Retailers and distributors are also removing affected products from store shelves and warehouses nationwide to limit further exposure.

Symptoms of E. coli infection can include nausea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, and while many people recover on their own, infections can lead to more serious complications for children, older adults and individuals with compromised immune systems. Anyone who believes they may have fallen ill after consuming a recalled product is urged to contact a health care provider and retain packaging for reference.

Health officials continue to monitor the outbreak and may update recall information as the investigation evolves, urging the public to stay informed through official CFIA and public health channels.