There's a new frozen food recall you need to know about before you set out your next snack.
On May 29, Champion Foods LLC, the parent company of Motor City Pizza Co., sent out a voluntary recall notice of certain lots of its 5 Cheese Bread. According to Champion Foods, the affected 5 Cheese Bread products were sold nationwide at Costco, Walmart, Giant Landover, Grocery Outlet, Jewel, Kroger, Schnucks, Target, C&S, Bozzuto’s, Brookshire Grocery, Meijer, Food City, KeHe, Lipari, Publix, Merchants Dis Hickory, PDI/Hy-Vee, River Valley, SpartanNash, Supervalu, and UNFI.
Here's what consumers need to know.
What is being recalled?
According to the Motor City Pizza Co. press release, the recall includes "certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread," also called its “5 Cheese Bread." The affected products include the following:
Product: Motor City Pizza Co. Five Cheese Bread Single Pack
- UPC Code: 8 70375 00511 1
- Sell-By Dates: 2/4/2027, 2/5/2027, 2/23/2027, 2/24/2027, 3/9/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/17/2027, 3/18/2027, 3/24/2027, 3/25/2027, 4/7/2027, 4/8/2027, 4/20/2027, 4/21/2027
Product: Motor City Pizza Co. Five Cheese Bread Two Pack
- UPC Code: 8 70375 00509 8
- Sell-By Dates: 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027, 3/25/2027
The sell-by date can be found printed inside the image of the cheese bread on the front of the box, printed in black ink.
Why is it being recalled?
Per the release, these products are being recalled as the milk powder used may be contaminated with Salmonella.
"The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer that provides a seasoning blend used in our 5-cheese sauce blend," the company explained. "To date, neither Champion Foods LLC nor our suppliers have received any reports of illness or injury related to these products."
The issue with the milk powder was found via routine testing conducted by California Dairies, Inc. However, Champion Foods LLC noted that testing "prior to use in the production of the 5 Cheese Bread showed that the seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella; however, we are taking action out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our customers."
What other products are being recalled as part of this California Dairies, Inc. issue?
According to the Food and Drug Administration's enforcement report, California Dairies, Inc. has recalled more than 2.6 million pounds of two types of milk powder. It was used in several products that have since been recalled, including Utz's Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips, Blackstone Parmesan Ranch, and Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons.
What should I do if I have this cheese bread in my freezer?
The brand stated, "If you are a consumer who purchased one of the recalled lots listed above, please do not consume it." Customers can use the contact form on the Champion Foods website or reach out directly to the company at [email protected] for more information.
