Slater Vecchio LLP has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against General Mills Canada Corporation on behalf of all individuals in Canada who purchased or became ill after consuming certain Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops that were recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) due to potential E. coli O26 contamination.
Beginning on December 21, 2025, the CFIA issued recall notices for certain Pillsbury Pizza Pops Pepperoni + Bacon products, followed by an expanded recall on January 25, 2026, which included additional Pizza Pops varieties. These recalls were issued in connection with a national public health investigation into an outbreak of E. coli O26 infections linked to the recalled products.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (“PHAC”), the outbreak has resulted in dozens of laboratory-confirmed illnesses across multiple provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Several individuals were hospitalized. PHAC has advised that food contaminated with E. coli O26 may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious illness, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and watery or bloody diarrhea. In severe cases, infection can lead to kidney failure, the need for dialysis, long-term health complications, or death.
“Canadians rely on well-known brands to meet basic safety standards,” said Saro Turner, partner at Slater Vecchio LLP. “When that trust is shaken, consumers deserve clear answers and meaningful recourse for the harm and disruption caused by the purchase or consumption of unsafe products.”
Canadians impacted by the recalls are encouraged to retain proof of purchase, photograph any recalled Pizza Pops products, and document relevant information, including when the product was consumed, the onset and nature of symptoms, whether medical treatment or hospitalization was required, and any related expenses. This information may assist in establishing a connection between illness and the recalled products.
Individuals who believe they became ill or suffered losses after consuming recalled Pillsbury Pizza Pops are invited to learn more and provide information about their experience by visiting: slatervecchio.com/class-action/pillsbury-pizza-pops-recall-class-action.