Pizza Pops recalls grow due to possible links to E. coli outbreak
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The recall of select Pizza Pops products announced before Christmas has been expanded.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several types of Pizza Pops are included in the recall due to possible E. coli O26 contamination, including Three-Cheese, Pepperoni, Pepperoni and Bacon, Deluxe and Three-Meat in various packaging.
A full list of affected products is available here agency website.
Select Pizza Pops products were recalled on December 21 due to possible E. coli contamination and the Public Health Agency of Canada said last month that several admitted to hospital As the outbreak reached seven provinces.
The CFIA says food contaminated with E. coli O26 may not look bad or smell bad, but can still make you sick, and the recalled products should be thrown away or returned to the place where they were purchased.
General Mills, the maker of Pizza Pops, said in a statement that food safety is its top priority and the company is working with retail partners to remove potentially affected products.
“Consumers are asked to check their freezers and dispose of products affected by this recall,” the company’s statement said.
Symptoms of E. coli may include nausea, vomiting, headache, mild fever, severe stomach cramps, and watery or bloody diarrhea.
Most people will recover completely after a few days without treatment, but people who are pregnant, under the age of five, over the age of 60, or have a weakened immune system are at higher risk of serious illness.
