The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded a recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26.
The recall, first issued in December 2025, now includes five flavours in different package sizes, covering about a dozen products in total. All affected items are Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops with specific UPC codes and “Best Before” dates in June 2026.
The recalled flavours include:
- Pizza Pops 3 Cheese, in both 380 g and 2.85 kg size packages, with UPC codes 0 69052 12952 7 and 0 69052 12958 9. These may have a Better If Used By date of June 15, 2026 or June 16, 2026.
- Pizza Pops Pepperoni in both 380 g and 2.85 kg size packages, with UPC codes 0 69052 12953 4 and 0 69052 12962 6. These may have a Better If Used By date of June 16, 2026 or June 17, 2026.
- Pizza Pops Supremo Extreme Pepperoni + Bacon in three kg size packages, with UPC code 0 69052 46901 2. These may have a Better If Used By date of June 17, 2026 or June 18, 2026.
- Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon in both 380 g and 2.85 kg size packages, 0 69052 12948 0 and 0 69052 12961 9. These may have a Better If Used By date of June 18, 2026 or June 19, 2026.
- Pizza Pops 3 Meat in 380 g size packages, with UPC code 0 69052 12955 8. These may have a Better If Used By date of June 19, 2026, June 20, 2026 or June 21, 2026.
- Pizza Pops Deluxe in 380g, 760g and 2.85 kg size packages, with UPC codes 0 69052 12966 4, 0 69052 12949 7 and 0 69052 13288 6. These may have a Better If Used By date of June 8, 2026, June 9, 2026, June 14, 2026 or June 15, 2026.
The CFIA says all products that may have been exposed to the bacteria are being removed from stores and warehouses across Canada.
People who ate the recalled Pizza Pops and feel sick are urged to contact a health-care provider. Symptoms of E. coli O26 infection can include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. In rare cases, the illness can lead to serious complications such as kidney damage or death.
As of Dec. 24, 2025, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported 23 illnesses linked to the recalled products, including five hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
Canadians are being advised to check their freezers and not eat any recalled products. The CFIA says the items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. The agency also warns that contaminated food may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.
