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April 30, 2026 – The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas produced by Richelieu Foods of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, sold nationwide at Aldi stores with Best If Used By dates of October 15, 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026. The products contain FDA-regulated dry milk powder that has been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, with no illnesses reported to date [1].
Two Products Affected
The alert covers Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza (18.5 oz) and Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza (17.15 oz). Both products carry establishment number Est. 5699 stamped inside the USDA mark of inspection on the box.
Sold Exclusively at Aldi
These breakfast pizzas sold only through Aldi stores nationwide. Aldi shoppers who purchased these specific products between production dates in late October 2026 should check their freezers immediately.
FDA Ingredient Recall
The FSIS was notified when the FDA discovered several FSIS establishments had received FDA-regulated ingredients containing dry milk powder already recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The problem started upstream with the dairy ingredient supplier, not with Richelieu Foods’ manufacturing process.
Additional Products Expected
FSIS expects further products to be identified as the investigation continues. Other manufacturers who received the same recalled dry milk powder may be using it in additional food products.
No Illnesses Yet
No illnesses have been reported to date related to consumption of these breakfast pizzas. The public health alert is preventive, issued before anyone gets sick from eating contaminated product.
Salmonella Symptoms
Salmonella typically causes symptoms 12 to 72 hours after consumption including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Severe cases may require hospitalization, particularly in young children, elderly adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
The Invisible Contamination
Food contaminated with Salmonella doesn’t look, smell, or taste spoiled. You cannot tell by appearance whether the dry milk powder in the cheese on these pizzas carries dangerous bacteria.
Cooking Doesn’t Eliminate All Risk
While thorough cooking kills Salmonella, cross-contamination remains a concern. Handling raw pizza, touching surfaces, or not washing hands properly can spread bacteria to other foods or surfaces in your kitchen.
Richelieu Foods Manufacturing
Richelieu Foods of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin produced these breakfast pizzas. The company manufactures private-label food products for various retailers including Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s brand.
Check Your Freezer
Look for the Best If Used By dates: October 15, October 21, October 22, October 23, and October 24, 2026. If your pizza has any of these dates and establishment number Est. 5699, it’s part of the alert.
Do Not Eat
FSIS warns consumers not to eat the affected breakfast pizzas even if they plan to cook them thoroughly. The cross-contamination risk during handling justifies discarding the products entirely.
Disposal Instructions
Dispose of affected products by double-bagging and placing in a secure trash receptacle, or return them to Aldi for a full refund. Do not donate these pizzas to food banks or give them to others.
The Dry Milk Powder Source
The FDA recalled the dry milk powder that ended up in the cheese used on these breakfast pizzas. Tracing contaminated ingredients through complex food supply chains often reveals multiple affected products.
Health Alert Versus Recall
FSIS issued a public health alert rather than a formal recall. Health alerts notify consumers about potentially hazardous products when formal recall procedures haven’t been initiated by the manufacturer.
Breakfast Pizza Popularity
Frozen breakfast pizzas offer convenient morning meals for busy families. These products typically contain eggs, cheese, and breakfast meats on biscuit-style crusts designed for quick oven heating.
The Biscuit Crust Feature
Both affected products use biscuit-style crusts rather than traditional pizza dough. This breakfast-specific crust distinguishes them from Mama Cozzi’s other pizza varieties sold at Aldi.
Pork Belly and Bacon Topping
The 17.15 oz variant includes cooked pork belly crumbles, cooked bacon topping, peppers, and onions. These premium breakfast ingredients position it as a higher-end frozen breakfast option.
Nationwide Distribution Impact
With Aldi stores operating nationwide, the affected breakfast pizzas reached consumers across the entire United States. Geographic distribution makes tracking down all potentially contaminated units challenging.
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
Consumers with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854, available 10am to 6pm ET Monday through Friday. Email inquiries can be sent to MPHotline@usda.gov.
Contact an Attorney
If you or a family member became ill with Salmonella symptoms after eating Mama Cozzi’s breakfast pizza from Aldi, contact a product liability attorney immediately. Preserve the product packaging with Best If Used By dates and establishment numbers, save all medical records documenting Salmonella infection and treatment, keep purchase receipts from Aldi, and document the timeline of pizza consumption and symptom onset with detailed notes.
References
1. https://www.lcdhd.org/fsis-public-health-alert-mama-cozzis-breakfast-pizza-recalled-over-salmonella-risk/