The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for certain batches of a popular frozen snack. The recall targets specific Pepperoni and Bacon Pillsbury Pizza Pops due to possible contamination with E. coli bacteria.
Details of the Affected Product
The recall, announced on December 22, 2025, involves a specific production run of the snack. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the product. The CFIA has released a handout photo to help with identification. While the agency has not yet reported any related illnesses, the recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure.
What Consumers Should Do
If you have the recalled Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops in your home, you should immediately stop consuming them. The CFIA advises either throwing the product out or returning it to the store where it was purchased. The recall is a Class 1, which the agency defines as a high-risk situation where there is a reasonable probability that consuming the food could lead to serious health problems or death.
E. coli infection can cause symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and fever. Most people recover within a week, but some infections can be life-threatening, leading to a type of kidney failure. Those with weakened immune systems, young children, and the elderly are at greatest risk.
Ongoing Investigation and Broader Context
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The agency is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace. This recall notice was issued independently of other recent food safety alerts, including a separate recall for prepackaged foods over possible listeria contamination.
Food recalls are a critical component of Canada's public health protection system. The CFIA publishes all recall warnings on its website and through media releases to ensure the public is informed as quickly as possible. Consumers with health concerns should contact their healthcare provider.
