Champion Foods has announced a nationwide recall of its Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread products due to potential contamination with Salmonella, following concerns linked to recalled dry milk powder supplied by California Dairies.
The recall affects both single-box and two-pack varieties of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread sold through major grocery retailers across the United States, including Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Publix, Target, Meijer, Hy-Vee, Jewel, Schnucks, Food City, Grocery Outlet, SpartanNash, UNFI, and several other distributors.
According to Champion Foods, the recall stems from a seasoning blend used in the product’s 5-cheese sauce. The seasoning blend contained dry milk powder sourced from a supplier involved in an ongoing Salmonella-related recall.
While routine testing conducted by the seasoning manufacturer did not detect Salmonella in the seasoning batches used for production, Champion Foods said it is recalling the products out of an abundance of caution to protect consumers.
The recall includes:
Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread (Single Box)
Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread (Two-Pack)
Consumers are advised to check product packaging carefully and avoid consuming any recalled products.
Customers who purchased the affected pizza bread should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. If returning the product is not possible, consumers should discard it in a secure manner to prevent accidental consumption by people or pets.
Questions regarding the recall can be directed to Champion Foods via email at info@championfoods.com.
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the United States, causing an estimated 1.35 million infections annually. Symptoms typically include:
Young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness. Consumers experiencing severe symptoms, prolonged diarrhea, or high fever should seek medical attention.
Source: US FDA