Jennifer GaengJun 10, 2026 5 min read

Costco Cheese Bread Among the Latest Added to Expanding Salmonella Recall

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What started in April with contaminated powdered milk from one California supplier has turned into one of the largest rolling food recalls of the year. As of June 1 the list of products linked to California Dairies Inc.'s contaminated milk powder spans dozens of items across categories you wouldn't normally connect — cheese bread, potato chips, boba tea powders, croutons, popcorn seasoning, trail mixes, taco pizzas, and more.

The newest addition dropped May 29 — Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread, sold at Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Target, Publix, Meijer, Jewel, and about a dozen other retailers nationwide. The affected single packs carry UPC 87037500511 with sell-by dates between 2/4/2027 and 4/21/2027. The 2-pack version is UPC 870375005098 with sell-by dates between 2/3/2027 and 3/25/2027.

If any of that is in your freezer right now, don't eat it.

Why This Recall Keeps Expanding

The contaminated powdered milk from California Dairies was used as an ingredient across a wide range of products from many different manufacturers. The FDA and USDA flagged from the start that more products would be added on a rolling basis as the investigation continued. That's exactly what's been happening since April — a new wave of affected products hitting the list every week or two as companies identify which of their products contained the tainted ingredient.

Culinary Circle recalled its Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. | FDA
Culinary Circle recalled its Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. | FDA

No illnesses have been publicly confirmed as linked to the recall so far. But salmonella is serious — particularly for young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, typically appearing within six hours to six days of consuming contaminated food. In severe cases it can spread into the bloodstream and become life-threatening.

The Full List of What's Been Recalled

Here's everything linked to the California Dairies contamination as of June 1:

  • Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread — single and 2-pack, sold at Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Target, Publix, Meijer and others.

Recalled Motor City cheese bread. | FDA
Recalled Motor City cheese bread. | FDA

  • SKS Copack powdered beverage and dessert mixes — including Angel Specialty Products matcha, taro, caramel latte, coconut, horchata, white chocolate, milk tea, and strawberry soft serve; Boba Time Italian yogurt, coconut, and pistachio powders; Fanale Ube-Taro; Denda Milk Ice Cream Mix; and Royal Gold Dutch Mocha and French Vanilla cappuccino mixes. Sold at cafes, restaurants, and direct delivery across 25 states.

  • Taco pizzas — Ole & Lena's Pizzeria, Henry's Homestyle Pizza, Kowalski's Markets Artisan, Papa Bob Gourmet, Roberto's, Brothers Market, and Randy's — distributed by independently-owned regional companies.

  • Culinary Circle Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza — 16.4 ounces, lot code WC103309, best by 10/18/2026.

  • Blackstone Parmesan Ranch Seasoning — 7.3-ounce containers with best-by dates in July and August 2027.

  • Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons — 5-ounce containers, UPC 011110813534, multiple best-by dates in early to mid 2027.

  • Williams Sonoma Popcorn Sampler Gift Box and Fireworks Popcorn products from Jonco Industries — including white cheddar seasoning jars.

  • Stoltzfus Family Dairy Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds — 8-ounce bags, best-by dates in early 2026.

Stoltzfus Family Dairy recalled this cheese curds product. | FDA
Stoltzfus Family Dairy recalled this cheese curds product. | FDA

  • Wildlife Seasoning Sour Cream & Onion Popping Topping from JCB Flavors — lot code 057596.

  • John B. Sanfilippo & Son trail and nut mixes — including Fisher Tex-Mex Trail Mix, Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter and Hunter Mixes, Squirrel Brand Travelers and Town & Country Mixes, and Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix from Target.

  • Utz Quality Foods chips — Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Zapp's Salt and Vinegar, Zapp's Big Cheezy, Dirty Salt and Vinegar, Dirty Maui Onion, and Dirty Sour Cream and Onion.

  • Great Value Thin Crust and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizzas — sold at Walmart.

  • Mama Cozzi's Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas — sold at Aldi.

  • Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Seasoning, Pork Rinds, and Party Size Pork Rinds.

  • Ghirardelli powdered drink mixes — including chocolate and white frappe mixes, hot cocoa pouches, sweet ground powders, and vanilla frappe mix, primarily sold in bulk to restaurants and cafes.

What To Do

Check your pantry, freezer, and fridge against this list. If you have any of these products, don't consume them — return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw them away. Most of the affected products have best-by dates well into 2026 and 2027, meaning they're still actively on shelves and in people's homes right now.

The recall is still ongoing. More products may be added as the investigation continues.

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