Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Richelieu Foods, Inc. and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on April 30, 2026, for two Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas sold nationwide. FSIS does not call this a recall. The alert covers two 18.5-ounce and 17.15-ounce Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas: Sausage & Cheese, and Pork Belly Crumbles with Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion. Both carry Est. 5699 and Best By dates October 15 through October 24, 2026. Both pizzas contain a dry milk powder ingredient the FDA had already recalled over possible Salmonella. Consumers should not eat either pizza and should throw it away or return it to the store. The alert stays open, per FSIS.

Latest Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Recall Updates

May 15, 2026: FSIS Revises the Product List

The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s Food Safety and Inspection Service last revised its product list for Public Health Alert PHA-04302026-01 on May 15, 2026 [1]. The revised list still names both Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas, with no products added or removed for the brand. No agency, company or retailer source read for this page has announced the alert’s closure.

April 30, 2026: FSIS Issues Public Health Alert PHA-04302026-01

FSIS issued Public Health Alert PHA-04302026-01 on April 30, 2026 [2]. It covered meat and poultry products made with a recalled dry milk powder ingredient. Richelieu Foods‘ two Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas were among the products named, after FDA told FSIS that FSIS-regulated plants had received the recalled powder.

Which Mama Cozzi’s Pizzas Are Affected?

Two Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizzas made by Richelieu Foods, Inc. are covered by the alert. Both were produced between February 17 and February 26, 2026, per the same FSIS product list, and were sold nationwide. Both pizzas carry establishment number Est. 5699 and Best By dates from October 15 through October 24, 2026. Check your freezer and pantry for these two items by size and product name:

• Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza, 18.5 oz, Est. 5699
• Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza, 17.15 oz, Est. 5699

Why Were Mama Cozzi’s Pizzas Recalled?

Mama Cozzi’s Pizzas were recalled because of an FDA-recalled dry milk powder ingredient that may carry Salmonella contamination, based on the alert FSIS issued. USDA’s FSIS learned of the connection from FDA. FDA notified FSIS that several FSIS-regulated plants, including Richelieu Foods, had received the recalled powder as an ingredient. FSIS then issued its own public health alert rather than a formal recall notice. The alert covers every downstream product made with the powder, including the two Mama Cozzi’s breakfast pizzas. The alert does not state that any pizza has tested positive for Salmonella. The concern is the recalled ingredient itself.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

No illnesses linked to the recalled Mama Cozzi’s pizzas had been reported as of the alert. The two pizzas were sold nationwide, so any report of illness could come from any state. Any report of a suspected illness tied to the pizzas or this alert would go to FSIS, the agency responsible for overseeing it. A report of zero known illnesses does not rule out an unreported case. That count could still change as more information comes in. This page’s incident count reflects information available as of September 25, 2026, and FSIS may update it if new reports about the alert arrive.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who finds a recalled Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Breakfast Pizza in their freezer or pantry at home should take the following steps right away:

1. Do not eat the pizza, even if it looks and smells normal.
2. Throw the pizza out or take it back to the store where you bought it.
3. Do not serve or sell the pizza if you work at a retailer or food service business.
4. Contact Richelieu Foods at 224-434-5001 or consumer.quality@richelieufoods.com, ALDI Inc. at 800-325-7894, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 with questions.
5. Watch for diarrhea, abdominal cramps or fever within six hours to six days of eating the pizza. Call a healthcare provider if symptoms appear, especially for older adults, infants or anyone with a weakened immune system.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Mama Cozzi’s-branded pizza has been the subject of one separate, much earlier recall entirely unrelated to the 2026 Salmonella alert covered above. On November 19, 2015, Nation Pizza of Schaumburg, Illinois, recalled about 59,028 pounds of Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza. The recall was for an undeclared soy allergen [3]. That recall, shipped only to ALDI stores in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, involved a different company and a different hazard. It is unconnected to the 2026 Salmonella alert beyond the shared brand name.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action or multidistrict litigation specific to this Mama Cozzi’s pizza alert has been filed to date. A public health alert does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Schmidt & Clark reviews possible Salmonella food-poisoning claims from people who became ill after eating a recalled product. Readers can learn more on the firm’s Salmonella lawsuit page.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a foodborne-illness claim come from state law, not from this recall alert, and no fixed period applies to every reader. They vary with where a person lives and when the illness and the diagnosis happened. Missing a deadline can end a foodborne-illness claim even when the underlying facts are strong. Anyone considering a claim tied to this alert should check with a lawyer promptly, well before any state deadline can pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Mama Cozzi’s Pizzas Were Affected by the Alert?

The number of Mama Cozzi’s pizzas affected by the alert is not stated. FSIS’s alert and its revised product list name the two products but give no total unit count, so check your own freezer or pantry rather than rely on a figure.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?

The symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, and the illness usually lasts four to seven days. Severe cases may need hospitalization, and older adults, infants and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of a severe reaction.

Is Est. 5699 the Only Establishment Number in This Alert?

No, Est. 5699 is not the only establishment number in this alert. It identifies only Richelieu Foods’ plant, and the same alert’s full product list also carries other establishment numbers, including EST. 1321 and M8947, for products made by different companies, so check the number on your own package.

Does This Alert Cover Products Besides Mama Cozzi’s Pizza?

Yes, this alert covers products besides Mama Cozzi’s pizza, including many other meat and poultry items made with the same recalled dry milk powder. Randy’s and Pork King Good are on the same list too, not only the two Mama Cozzi’s pizzas.

Will More Products Be Added to This Alert?

Yes, more products could be added. FSIS has said it expects more products tied to the same ingredient recall to be identified as the investigation continues. It will update the public health alert as new information comes in.

How Do I Report a Problem with a Recalled Mama Cozzi’s Pizza?

You can report a problem with a recalled Mama Cozzi’s pizza through FSIS’s Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov, available 24 hours a day. You can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline or contact Richelieu Foods or ALDI directly.

References

1. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/documents/PHA-04302026-01-Product-List.pdf
2. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-various-meat-and-poultry-products-containing-fda
3. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nation-pizza-recalls-mama-cozzis-pizza-kitchen-products-due-misbranding-and