5 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Following Pillsbury Pizza Pops Recall

5 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Following Pillsbury Pizza Pops Recall
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has linked to an E. coli outbreak. Canadian Food Inspection Agency photo
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The Public Health Agency of Canada says five people have been hospitalized in an E. coli outbreak connected to a recall of some Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops.

The agency said 23 people reportedly got sick with the bacteria in seven provinces after eating or handling the affected products. The cases were reported between early October and late November and have included three in B.C., nine cases in Alberta, five in Saskatchewan, two in Manitoba, two in Ontario, one in New Brunswick, and one in Newfoundland and Labrador.