Motor City Pizza Co. has issued a recall for its popular 5 Cheese Bread, sold at major retailers across the nation, due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall follows a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning milk powder used in the product’s seasoning blend, which was supplied by California Dairies Inc. and found to be potentially contaminated.

Details of the Recall

The affected cheese breads were distributed nationwide and can be found at stores including Costco, Walmart, Giant Landover, and many others. Although the manufacturer, Champion Foods LLC, reported that tests on the seasoning blends returned negative results for salmonella, the recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety.

Salmonella is a serious health risk, particularly for young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Symptoms in healthy individuals can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, with more severe cases potentially leading to arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

Product Identification

Consumers are advised to check their cheese bread packages for the following UPC codes and best by dates:

• Single Pack: UPC: 8 70375 00511 1, Best by dates: Feb 4, 2027, Feb 5, 2027, Feb 23, 2027, Feb 24, 2027, Mar 9, 2027, Mar 10, 2027, Mar 17, 2027, Mar 18, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027
• 2-Pack: UPC: 8 70375 00509 8, Best by dates: Feb 3, 2027, Feb 4, 2027, Feb 24, 2027, Feb 25, 2027, Mar 10, 2027, Mar 11, 2027, Mar 18, 2027, Mar 25, 2027

The sell-by date is located inside the cheese bread image on the front of the package. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are encouraged to contact Champion Foods LLC for more information at [email protected].

Precautionary Measures

While no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, the FDA emphasizes the importance of caution. This recall is part of a broader series of recalls affecting several brands due to the milk powder issue. The safety of consumers remains a top priority, and the recall is a proactive step to prevent any potential health risks.

Original reporting: CBS19 / KYTX (Tyler) — read the source article.