Public Health Alert: pizza and pork rinds sold nationwide at Walmart, Aldi may contain salmonella

NATIONWIDE – A public health alert has been issued for certain meat and poultry products — including pork rinds and frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi — according to a notice from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Officials say a dairy ingredient used in the products may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious foodborne illness. No illnesses have been reported so far.

The following items are affected by the public health alert:

Great Value Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Frozen Great Value Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza thin and crispy crust packaging
Walmart
  • Size: 17.55 oz
  • Best-if-used-by dates: Oct. 9, 2026, and Nov. 7, 2026
  • Lot codes: WC103203 and WC103803
  • Establishment number: M1487
  • States affected: Nationwide

Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Pizza box for chicken bacon ranch flavor with cheese stuffed crust and toppings shown
Walmart
  • Size: 23.1 oz
  • Best-if-used-by dates: Oct. 25, 2026, Oct. 26, 2026, and Nov. 8, 2026
  • Lot codes: WC104173, WC104065, and WC103793
  • Establishment number: M1487
  • States affected: Nationwide

Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Pizza box for chicken bacon ranch flavor with cheese stuffed crust and toppings shown
Walmart
  • Size: 23.1 oz
  • Best-if-used-by date: Dec. 9, 2026
  • Lot code: WJ100977
  • Establishment number: M1928
  • States affected: Nationwide

Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza

Box of sausage and cheese breakfast pizza with a biscuit crust and a cup of coffee on the side
Aldi
  • Size: 18.5 oz
  • Best-by dates: Oct. 15, 2026; Oct. 21, 2026; Oct. 22, 2026; Oct. 23, 2026; and Oct. 24; 2026
  • Establishment number: EST5699
  • States affected: Nationwide

Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast pizza box with cooked pork belly bacon peppers and onions on a biscuit crust next to a cup of coffee
Aldi
  • Size: 17.15 oz
  • Best-by dates: Oct. 15, 2026; Oct. 21, 2026; Oct. 22, 2026; Oct. 23, 2026; and Oct. 24; 2026
  • Establishment number: EST5699
  • States affected: Nationwide

Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds

Package of Pork King Good onion and sour cream flavored fried pork rinds
Pork King
  • Size: 1.75 oz
  • Best-by dates: June 30, 2026; July 14, 2026; July 20, 2026; July 26, 2026; Aug. 4, 2026; Aug. 5, 2026; and Aug. 12, 2026
  • Establishment number: EST. 1321
  • States affected: Nationwide

Pork King Party Size Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds

Bag of Pork King Good onion and sour cream flavored chicharrones labeled as party size
Pork King
  • Size: 7 oz
  • Best-by dates: July 7, 2026; July 23, 2026; and Aug. 10, 2026
  • Establishment number: EST. 1321
  • States affected: Nationwide

Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Packaging for Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza featuring a slice being lifted from the pizza
Instacart
  • Size: 16.4 oz
  • Best-if-used-by date: Oct. 18, 2026
  • Lot code: WC103309
  • Establishment number: M1487
  • States affected: Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, Washington, Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.

Do not eat any of the affected items. Instead, throw them out or return them to the store for a refund.

If you think you consumed a contaminated product, monitor for common Salmonella symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Anyone concerned about a Salmonella infection should contact a healthcare provider.