Champion Foods recalls frozen cheese bread over salmonella

A Michigan-based food company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for a popular frozen cheese bread product over potential salmonella contamination. Champion Foods LLC is recalling specific batches of its Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread, which was distributed to major retailers including Costco, Walmart, Publix, Target, and Kroger.

The recall was initiated as a precaution after an ingredient supplier, California Dairies, Inc., recalled dry milk powder due to salmonella concerns. This milk powder was used by a third-party manufacturer to produce a seasoning blend for the product's five-cheese sauce. Champion Foods stated that routine testing by the seasoning blend manufacturer prior to production showed negative results for salmonella. The company said it is taking action out of an abundance of caution for customer safety.

No illnesses or injuries related to the recalled products have been reported to date. The recall affects both single-pack and two-pack versions of the frozen bread. Consumers can identify the recalled items by checking the sell-by dates printed on the front of the package. Affected single packs have sell-by dates ranging from February 4, 2027, through...