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General Mills Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Pillsbury Pizza Pops Sold in Canada
General Mills has expanded a voluntary recall of select Pillsbury Pizza Pops, originally announced on December 21.
The recalled products were sold in Canada and may be contaminated with pathogenic E. coli. Affected items have “Best if Used By” dates ranging from June 8, 2026, to June 21, 2026.
Affected Products
Pillsbury 3 Cheese Pizza Pops
(4 count)UPC: 0 69052 12952 7Best if Used By: 15JN2026WN, 16JN2026WN
(30 count)UPC: 0 69052 12958 9Best if Used By: 15JN2026WN...
New Progresso Pitmaster Soups Take on Grilling Season
Fire up your appetite, not your grill. This summer, Progresso® is bringing the unmistakable taste of a backyard cookout to your kitchen with the launch of Progresso Pitmaster, a bold new line of BBQ-inspired soups packed with juicy, delicious meats, roasted vegetables and 14g of protein or more per can.
Progresso Pitmaster soups capture the bold, satisfying flavors of BBQ in a no-fuss, no-flame format. Whether you're craving a savory, rich bite of steak or the indulgent flavors of beer cheese and sausage, Progresso Pitmaster delivers the ultimate taste experience in a bowl that’s ready in just five minutes.
General Mills Backs Organic Push in Fresh Pet Food, But M&A Still on Table
As General Mills continues to expand its pet food footprint, the company is leaning heavily on organic growth, particularly in the fast-growing fresh pet food category, while still keeping mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as an option.
During an earnings call on June 25, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Harmening emphasized that General Mills’ approach to category expansion is a deliberate balance between building from within and acquiring where necessary.
Harmening argued that General Mills believes it has the right investment profile
General Mills Announces Plans to Remove Certified Colors from All US Cereals
General Mills today announced plans to remove certified colors from all its U.S. cereals and all foods served in K-12 schools by summer 2026. Additionally, the company will work to remove certified colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.
For nearly 160 years, General Mills has been providing families quality, great-tasting products across its beloved portfolio of brands.
This change impacts only a small portion of General Mills' K-12 school portfolio
General Mills Enters Growing Ramen Space with Latest Launch
Instant ramen noodles have long been a pantry staple in kitchens across the country. Recently, it has exploded on TikTok, with over 174 million posts showcasing creative recipes and new twists on the classic dish.
The enduring popularity of ramen is no surprise since it's affordable, comforting, and convenient, while still offering plenty of room for culinary creativity.
The internet buzzed in January when news broke that General Mills would be entering the instant ramen market.
Next month, the company will...
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