Motor City Cheese Bread Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Champion Foods LLC voluntarily recalled Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread, in Single and 2 Pack sizes, on May 29, 2026, after its seasoning blend showed a possible Salmonella risk. FDA published the notice June 1, 2026. The agency has since marked the recall completed and terminated. The risk traced to a California Dairies milk-powder recall that reached Champion Foods through a supplier, affecting packages under UPC 8 70375 00511 1 or 8 70375 00509 8. Sell-by dates run from February through April 2027, printed on the package front. Consumers with either package should not eat it and should return it for a refund.

Latest Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread Recall Updates

June 1, 2026: FDA Publishes Champion Foods’ Recall Announcement

FDA published the recall announcement from Champion Foods LLC on its recalls and safety-alerts page [1]. The notice covers Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread Single and 2 Packs, with both UPCs and every sell-by date. It also confirms nationwide distribution and the milk-powder connection to a California Dairies recall. Seasoning-batch tests came back negative, and zero illness or injury reports were linked to the recalled bread.

May 29, 2026: Champion Foods Announces the Recall Directly

Champion Foods LLC also announced the recall directly on its own site the same day [2]. The company told consumers who had bought a recalled lot not to eat it and to return it for a refund. It said the recall applies only to the lots listed and that consumers with questions about their package could contact Champion Foods LLC directly for more information.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever, a condition called salmonellosis, according to the FDA [3]. It spreads through contaminated food, unwashed hands, or contact with certain animals. The California Dairies milk-powder recall behind the Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread recall involved the same bacteria, since the same recalled milk powder reached this product’s seasoning ingredient.

Which Motor City Cheese Bread Products Are Affected?

The recall covers two Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread packages, sold as a Single Pack and a 2 Pack, each identified below by UPC and sell-by date:

• Single Pack, UPC 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 and 4/21/2027.
• 2 Pack, UPC 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 and 3/25/2027. Printed on the package front.

The sell-by date is printed in black inside the cheese bread image on the front of the package. No other Motor City Pizza Co. products are included in this recall. Consumers should check both the UPC and the sell-by date against this list before deciding whether to keep or return a package.

Why Was Motor City Cheese Bread Recalled?

Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread was recalled because its seasoning blend carried a possible Salmonella risk. That risk traced back to a recalled milk-powder ingredient. The risk began with a bulk milk-powder and buttermilk recall that California Dairies, Inc. announced on April 20, 2026, after finding a potential Salmonella problem in its powdered milk. FDA’s tracker lists the Motor City Pizza Co. cheese bread among the downstream products that used the affected milk powder [4]. The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer, which used it to make the seasoning blend in the bread’s cheese sauce. Routine testing of the seasoning batches used in the 5 Cheese Bread came back negative for Salmonella, but Champion Foods recalled the affected lots anyway, out of caution for its customers.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Neither Champion Foods LLC nor its suppliers had received any reports of illness or injury connected to the recalled cheese bread. That was true as of May 29, 2026, when the company announced the recall, the notice says. The recalled cheese bread reached retailers nationwide, so a report connected to it could come from any state where it was sold. A zero-illness count reflects reports collected up to that point. It is not a guarantee that none will follow, since Champion Foods and FDA continue to accept new reports tied to this recall. Anyone who became sick after eating this cheese bread should still tell a doctor and consider reporting the illness to FDA.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who still have Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread at home should take the following steps before eating it:

1. Check the UPC on the package against the two recalled codes, 8 70375 00511 1 for the Single Pack and 8 70375 00509 8 for the 2 Pack.
2. Compare the sell-by date on the package with the dates listed above.
3. Do not eat the product if its UPC and sell-by date match either recalled combination listed above in this recall notice.
4. Return the package to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact Champion Foods LLC. The FDA notice lists info@motorcitypizzacompany.com, while Motor City Pizza Co.’s own recall page instead gives info@championfoods.com for the same purpose [5].
5. Watch for Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, per CDC guidance [6]. Call a doctor if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than two days, or if a fever tops 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Legal Options

No lawsuit or group case has been filed over this recall. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. A consumer who got sick after eating this bread may still have grounds for a legal review. The recall being closed does not decide that question on its own.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines to file an individual legal claim come from state law, not from the recall itself, and they can be easy to overlook. They vary with where the reader lives, when the illness began, and when a doctor confirmed the diagnosis, since some states start the clock at diagnosis instead of exposure. A missed deadline can end an otherwise strong claim, so anyone weighing legal action should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?

Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps that FDA says usually begin 12 to 72 hours after infection and last four to seven days. Consumers who suspect Salmonella infection should contact a healthcare provider, especially if symptoms are severe or do not improve.

Were Any Other Products Recalled over the Same Milk-Powder Issue?

Other products were also recalled over the same milk-powder issue: FDA’s tracker for the California Dairies, Inc. recall lists several other food makers, including Ghirardelli and UTZ Quality Foods, that removed products using the same recalled milk powder in April and May 2026.

Who Makes the Product Behind the Motor City Cheese Bread Recall Lawsuit?

Champion Foods LLC of New Boston, Michigan, makes Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread, the product behind this recall. It voluntarily recalled the bread on May 29, 2026 after learning the seasoning blend could carry Salmonella.

Who Is Most at Risk from a Salmonella Infection Like This One?

The people most at risk from a Salmonella infection like this one are children younger than five, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. They are more likely to need medical care after eating contaminated food.

Which Stores Sold the Recalled Motor City Cheese Bread?

The stores that sold the recalled Motor City cheese bread were nationwide retailers named on the FDA notice. The list includes Costco, Walmart, Giant Landover, Grocery Outlet, Jewel, Schnucks, Bozzuto’s, Brookshire Grocery, Meijer, Publix, SpartanNash, and UNFI, among others.

Is There an Official Number for the Motor City Cheese Bread Recall Lawsuit?

There is no official recall or campaign number for the Motor City cheese bread situation. It does not appear on the FDA notice or on Champion Foods’ and Motor City Pizza Co.’s own recall pages, so it is identified instead by its two product UPCs.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/champion-foods-recalls-some-batches-motor-city-pizza-co-5-cheese-bread-because-possible-health-risk
2. https://www.championfoods.com/voluntaryrecall
3. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/salmonella-salmonellosis
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/major-product-recalls/2026-recalls-food-products-associated-powdered-milk-california-dairies-inc-due-potential-salmonella
5. https://www.motorcitypizzacompany.com/voluntaryrecall
6. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html