INDIANA – A widespread recall impacting a popular frozen pizza brand has been issued due to concerns over potential Salmonella contamination, tracing back to a major supplier’s dry milk powder.
Champion Foods, LLC, the manufacturer of Motor City Pizza Co. products, announced a voluntary recall of specific batches of its Five Cheese Bread. The decision follows a larger ingredient recall by California Dairies, Inc., which supplied dry milk powder to a third-party manufacturer responsible for the seasoning used in the pizza’s 5-cheese sauce blend.
To date, there have been no reports of illness associated with any of the recalled products. However, consumers are strongly advised not to consume the affected items.
How to Identify Recalled Products
The recall affects both single and double packs of the Motor City Pizza Co. Five Cheese Bread. Consumers should check their packaging for the following UPC codes and “Sell By” dates:
Motor City Pizza Co. Five Cheese Bread (Single Pack)
- UPC Code: 8 70375 00511 1
- Sell By Dates: 2/4/2027, 2/5/2027, 2/23/2027, 2/24/2027, 3/9/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/17/2027, 3/18/2027, 3/24/2027, 3/25/2027, 4/7/2027, 4/8/2027, 4/20/2027, 4/21/2027
Motor City Pizza Co. Five Cheese Bread (Two Pack)
- UPC Code: 8 70375 00509 8
- Sell By Dates: 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027, 3/25/2027
Major Retailers Affected
The affected batches were distributed nationwide across a vast network of major grocery chains and retailers. In addition to Costco members receiving notification letters for purchases made between February 6 and May 29, the product was also sold at:
- Walmart
- Target
- Kroger
- Meijer
- Publix
- Hy-Vee (PDI)
- Jewel
- Schnucks
- Food City
- Other distributors including: Giant Landover, Grocery Outlet, C&S, Bozzuto’s, Brookshire Grocery, KeHe, Lipari, River Valley, SpartanNash, Supervalu, and UNFI.
The California Dairies, Inc. milk powder issue has triggered a domino effect across the food industry, resulting in several high-profile voluntary recalls. Other products pulled from shelves due to the same ingredient source include:
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: 13 of its beverage mixes.
- Utz Quality Foods: Select flavors of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips.
- John B. Sanfilippo and Son: Snack mixes sold under the Southern Style Nuts, Fisher, Squirrel Brand, and Target’s Good & Gather brands.
- Blackstone Products: Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold exclusively at Walmart.
Salmonella is a bacterium capable of causing serious gastrointestinal infections. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, which generally manifest anywhere from 8 hours to 3 days following exposure. While infection can be severe or even life-threatening for high-risk populations, most healthy individuals recover within a few days to a week without requiring formal medical intervention.
Consumers seeking further information regarding the pizza recall or refund procedures can contact Champion Foods directly via email at info@championfoods.com.
