General Mills Expands Dec. 21, 2025, Voluntary Recall of Select Pillsbury Pizza Pops Products

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- General Mills today expanded its Dec. 21, 2025, voluntary recall of select Pillsbury Pizza Pops products sold in Canada with “better if used by” dates of June 8, 2026 to June 21, 2026 [see specific products and dates below]. The recall is being issued due to the potential presence of pathogenic E. coli.

This recall affects Pillsbury 3 Cheese Pizza Pops (4 count and 30 count), Pillsbury Pepperoni Pizza Pops (4 count and 30 count), Supremo Extreme Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (30 count), Pillsbury Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (4 count and 30 count), Pillsbury 3 Meat Pizza Pops (4 count), Pillsbury Deluxe Pizza Pops (4 count, 8 count and 30 count), and with the below UPC codes and dates. Other Pillsbury Pizza Pops products are not affected by this voluntary recall.

Pillsbury 3 Cheese Pizza Pops (4 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12952 7
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 15JN2026WN and 16JN2026WN

Pillsbury 3 Cheese Pizza Pops (30 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12958 9
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 15JN2026WN and 16JN2026WN

Pillsbury Pepperoni Pizza Pops (4 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12953 4
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 16JN2026WN and 17JN2026WN

Pillsbury Pepperoni Pizza Pops (30 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12962 6
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 17JN2026WN

Supremo Extreme Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (30 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 46901 2
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 17JN2026WN and 18JN2026WN

Pillsbury Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (4 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12948 0
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 18JN2026WN and 19JN2026WN

Pillsbury Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (30 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12961 9
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 18JN2026WN and 19JN2026WN

Pillsbury 3 Meat Pizza Pops (4 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12955 8
Recalled Better if Used by Dates: 19JN2026WN, 20JN2026WN and 21JN2026WN

Pillsbury Deluxe Pizza Pops (4 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12949 7
Recalled Better if Used by Date: 14JN2026WN and 15JN2026WN

Pillsbury Deluxe Pizza Pops (8 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 12966 4
Recalled Better if Used by Date: 08JN2026WN and 09JN2026WN

Pillsbury Deluxe Pizza Pops (30 count)
Package UPC: 0 69052 13288 6
Recalled Better if Used by Date: 14JN2026WN and 15JN2026WN

Food safety is General Mills’ top priority, and the company is working closely with retail partners to remove the potentially impacted product.

Consumers are asked to check their freezers and dispose of the products affected by this recall. Consumers who have questions or have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103 or our website. Any consumer concerned about illness should contact their healthcare provider.

About General Mills

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands in Canada includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker and Oatmeal Crisp. Established in 1954, General Mills Canada Corporation is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and is a proud and long-time supporter of United Way and Team Canada Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. For more information, visit www.generalmills.com.

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