2 min read- FSIS has issued a public health alert for foods made with recalled dry milk powder linked to possible Salmonella contamination.
- So far, the alert includes two Aldi breakfast pizzas sold under the Mama Cozzi’s label.
- Officials say more products could be added, so consumers should keep checking for updates and throw away any affected items.
A new federal food safety alert is putting some Aldi products under scrutiny, and the list of affected items may still grow.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for foods that may contain recalled dairy ingredients linked to possible Salmonella contamination.
So far, the two products named are both from Mama Cozzi’s, one of Aldi’s private labels. The affected items are frozen breakfast pizzas distributed nationwide with best-by dates ranging from October 15 through 24 of this year.
The issue began with a separate FDA recall involving contaminated dry milk powder. That ingredient was then distributed to multiple manufacturers and used in a range of prepared foods. Because of that, the potential contamination didn’t remain confined to a single product. Once the milk powder moved through the supply chain, the concern spread with it.
According to FSIS, the concern is Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, though infections can be more serious for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
At the moment, the recall list includes only the two pizzas, but FSIS expects that list to grow. More ready-to-eat and prepared foods made with the recalled milk powder could be added, which is why the agency advises consumers to check the list for updates.
While the products identified so far may be sold exclusively at Aldi, the bigger contamination issue may extend well beyond the grocery chain. Because the recalled ingredient was supplied to multiple manufacturers, the recall might not necessarily stop with a single brand or store.
There have been no confirmed illnesses tied specifically to these items so far. But if you have one of the affected products at home, the guidance is simple: do not eat it and throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase.