The California Dairies, Inc. recall is still expanding — and your kitchen may be affected.
What started as a single supplier recall for potentially contaminated milk powder has now triggered a growing wave of voluntary recalls across multiple food brands. This week, Ghirardelli, Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s brand, and Pork King Good all issued recalls for products that used California Dairies’ milk powder as an ingredient. In each case, no illnesses have been confirmed and no products have tested positive — but all three companies are acting out of caution, and the FDA and USDA are urging consumers not to eat the affected products.
Here’s what’s been recalled and how to check if anything in your home is affected.
Ghirardelli Powdered Beverage Mixes
Ghirardelli has recalled 13 powdered beverage mixes — including frappe bases, hot cocoa, and sweet ground powder — after the California Dairies milk powder recall flagged a potential Salmonella risk in one of its ingredients.
These products were primarily sold in bulk quantities to restaurants and food service accounts, but Ghirardelli has flagged that some may have been purchased by individuals through e-commerce platforms. The best-by dates on affected products extend as far out as January 2028, meaning bags purchased months ago could still be in pantries and storage areas.
The 13 affected products include the 30-lb. Chocolate Flavored Frappe, 30-lb. Classic White Frappe, 4/2-lb. Premium Hot Cocoa Pouch Bulk, 6/3-lb. Chocolate & Cocoa Sweet Ground Powder, 6/3.12-lb. White Chocolate Flavored Sweet Ground Powder, 6/3-lb. Vanilla Frappe Mix, 6/3.12-lb. Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix, 6/3.12-lb. Classic White Frappe Mix, 10-lb. Chocolate Flavored Frappe Mix, 10-lb. Classic White Frappe Mix, 6/3.12-lb. White Mocha Frappe Mix, 6/3.12-lb. Mocha Frappe Mix, and 6/3.12-lb. Frozen Hot Cocoa Frappe Mix. Full lot numbers and best-by dates for each product are available on Ghirardelli’s recall announcement page.
If you have any of these products, do not use them. Contact Ghirardelli at 1-844-776-0419 (available 24/7) with questions.
Aldi Mama Cozzi’s Breakfast Pizzas
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s breakfast pizza line after the California Dairies milk powder recall was linked to ingredients used in the products.
Two specific varieties are affected, both produced between February 17 and February 26, 2026:
- Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza (18.5 oz) — Best if used by: Oct. 15, 21, 22, 23, or 24, 2026
- Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza (17.15 oz) — Best if used by: Oct. 15, 21, 22, 23, or 24, 2026
Both products were distributed nationwide and carry an EST number of EST5699 on the label. Given the October 2026 best-by dates, these pizzas may still be in freezers across the country.
Do not eat them. Return them to Aldi for a full refund or discard them. Questions can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.
Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Products
Pork King Good, a Wisconsin-based brand popular among keto and low-carb shoppers, has recalled two pork rind products and a standalone seasoning after identifying that California Dairies’ milk powder was used in its Sour Cream & Onion seasoning blend.
The recalled products are:
- Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds (1.75 oz bag) — Best if used by: June 30, July 14, July 20, July 26, Aug. 4, Aug. 5, or Aug. 12, 2026
- Pork King Good Party Size Sour Cream & Onion Pork Rinds (7 oz bag) — Same best-by date range
- Pork King Good Sour Cream & Onion Seasoning (3 oz bottle) — Lot numbers 329-5 (best by May 30, 2027) and 004-6 (best by June 30, 2027)
All three products were distributed nationwide. Do not consume them. Contact Pork King Good at [email protected] or 1-414-483-6562 during business hours with questions.
The Bigger Picture: One Supplier, Many Recalls
It’s worth stepping back to understand why these recalls keep coming. California Dairies, Inc. — one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States — recalled its milk powder after identifying a potential Salmonella contamination risk. Milk powder is an ingredient in a wide range of seasoned food products, from chip flavoring to coffee mixes to frozen food toppings.
Every company that used California Dairies’ milk powder in a product is now evaluating whether their inventory is affected, and many are choosing to recall proactively even when their own testing hasn’t confirmed contamination. That’s responsible food safety practice — but it means the recall list is likely to keep growing.
Last week, Ghirardelli and Pork King Good issued their recalls. This week, the USDA flagged the Mama Cozzi’s pizzas. Also affected: Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips from Utz, recalled yesterday for the same reason.
What to Do
Across all three recalls, the guidance is the same: do not eat the affected products. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with any of these recalls as of today, May 7, 2026, but acting now is the safest choice.
If you experience symptoms of Salmonella infection — fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps — contact your healthcare provider promptly.
The Bottom Line
Ghirardelli, Aldi’s Mama Cozzi’s, and Pork King Good have all issued voluntary recalls tied to the same California Dairies milk powder contamination concern. Check your pantry and freezer against the product details above, and when in doubt, throw it out.
