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USDA Issues Class I Recall for 167,639 Pounds of Uninspected Meat Bearing False Labels
health-and-safety19 days ago

USDA Issues Class I Recall for 167,639 Pounds of Uninspected Meat Bearing False Labels

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Class I recall for approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced by Star Meat Delivery Inc. in Lucama, North Carolina. The meat was manufactured without federal inspection and falsely labeled with a USDA inspection mark. Distributed nationwide via a Georgia distributor, the products pose a high health risk due to potential contaminants, though no illnesses have been reported.

Italian Pork Jowl Recall Exceeds 1,500 Pounds Over Listeria Risk
health1 month ago

Italian Pork Jowl Recall Exceeds 1,500 Pounds Over Listeria Risk

More than 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat Italian pork products (guanciale/pork jowl) are recalled due to potential listeria contamination. Distributed by Prime Line Distributors (FL) and Ferrarini USA (NJ) to multiple states; no illnesses reported yet. Consumers should discard or return the products, and seek care if illness occurs, especially for pregnant people, older adults, or those with weakened immune systems.

Listeria Risk Triggers Recall of Imported Italian Guanciale Pork Jowl
health1 month ago

Listeria Risk Triggers Recall of Imported Italian Guanciale Pork Jowl

Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini USA are recalling about 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat guanciale pork jowl from Italy after routine testing found Listeria monocytogenes; affected products carry LOT 263311US with best-by 05/16/27 and were distributed to Florida and several other states; there have been no reported illnesses; consumers should discard or return the product and contact FSIS or the firms with questions.

Argentina beef recall expands to nearly 30,000 pounds flagged as Class I risk
national2 months ago

Argentina beef recall expands to nearly 30,000 pounds flagged as Class I risk

Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef were recalled after the USDA found the shipment bypassed a mandatory import reinspection; the recall is Class I, signaling a high health risk. The product, imported by Corte Argentino USA LLC and distributed in Florida and Texas, includes cuts such as top sirloin butt, eye round, topside cap off, flat, and knuckle. No illnesses have been reported. Consumers should discard or return any affected meat, and FSIS is assessing the scope of distribution.

Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef Recalled Over Reinspection Lapse
health2 months ago

Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef Recalled Over Reinspection Lapse

FSIS recalls 29,628 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina because it bypassed mandatory import reinspection. Affected products were sent to Florida and Texas; there have been no confirmed illness reports. The beef was produced May 15–20, 2026, with use/freeze-by dates Sept 15–20, 2026. Establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA are listed. Consumers should discard or return the products if they have them.

Salmonella Warning Triggers Jalapeño-Linked Meat/Poultry Recall
local-news2 months ago

Salmonella Warning Triggers Jalapeño-Linked Meat/Poultry Recall

The U.S. FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that could be contaminated with salmonella; as of Aug 9, 18 items — including Deli Kitchen’s Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Wrap and Wawa’s Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap — were recalled, with Ohio involved among others; the alert traces the risk to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico via Coast Citrus Distributors and notes some restaurants have switched suppliers, while no illnesses have been reported yet. Consumers should not eat recalled products and should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

Map Shows 12,036 Pounds of Recalled Canadian Bacon in Three States
health2 months ago

Map Shows 12,036 Pounds of Recalled Canadian Bacon in Three States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS issued a recall of 12,036 pounds of not-ready-to-eat smoked bacon imported from Canada after it did not receive import reinspection. The affected Maple Leaf Foods products—Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon and TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon—were distributed to Grocery Outlet distributors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. There have been no reported illnesses. Consumers should discard the recalled bacon or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The recall notice was issued July 24, 2026; sell-by dates include Sept. 1–Sept. 7, 2026, and production dates range from June 9–June 15, 2026.

Class I recall hits 12,000 pounds of Canadian bacon over import-inspection lapse
health2 months ago

Class I recall hits 12,000 pounds of Canadian bacon over import-inspection lapse

FSIS issued a Class I health-hazard recall for more than 12,000 pounds of imported Canadian bacon sold in Idaho, Oregon and Washington after failures to conduct required U.S. import inspection. The recall covers Royale Natural Applewood Smoked All Natural Uncured Bacon (12-oz) with sell-by dates Sep 1 and Sep 7, 2026, and TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon (12-oz) with several Sep 2026 sell-by dates. Products show EST. 1 and health certificate 2026-S732971612. Consumers should discard or return the products; no illnesses have been reported.

Kebab Shop beef kofta linked to E. coli prompts public health alert
health4 months ago

Kebab Shop beef kofta linked to E. coli prompts public health alert

The USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for beef kofta sold at The Kebab Shop in California, Florida and Texas due to potential E. coli contamination. The kofta, produced by Olympia Food Industries in Illinois in January, is no longer sold, so a recall was not issued. Consumers who ate the product should discard leftovers and seek medical care if they develop symptoms of E. coli infection. Those with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline; cooking to safe internal temperatures is advised to prevent illness.

USDA Expands Reorganization, Shifting Hundreds of DC Staff to Regional Hubs
government5 months ago

USDA Expands Reorganization, Shifting Hundreds of DC Staff to Regional Hubs

USDA announced a broader expansion of its post-DC reorganization, moving hundreds more employees to regional hubs. FSIS will relocate about two-thirds of its DC-area staff to new sites, including a National Food Safety Center in Urbandale, Iowa and a Science Center in Athens, Georgia, with roughly 200 DC FSIS workers moving and frontline inspectors largely unaffected. ERS, NIFA, and NASS staff will shift to Kansas City and St. Louis, while ARS will decommission the Beltsville campus and relocate research nationwide. About 100 roles remain in DC for policy and congressional work. The move continues reforms begun under the first Trump administration and aims to modernize operations and better connect researchers with producers.

FSIS Reorganization Establishes Iowa Hub and Georgia Science Center to Boost Food Safety
government5 months ago

FSIS Reorganization Establishes Iowa Hub and Georgia Science Center to Boost Food Safety

USDA announced a major FSIS reorganization to modernize operations, creating a National Food Safety Center in Urbandale, Iowa (about 200 staff) and a Science Center in Athens, Georgia to expand microbiology, chemistry, and epidemiology work; roughly two-thirds of FSIS’s National Capital Region workforce will relocate to these mission-critical locations, with about 200 positions moving from Washington, D.C. and 100 remaining to support policy and coordination, plus a presence in Fort Collins, Colorado for international activities. The frontline inspection workforce (~85% of FSIS staff) will not be reduced, and all inspections will continue uninterrupted as the agency streamlines administration and strengthens public health protections.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert Over Misbranded Frozen Turkey Pastry Sold at Costco Midwest
health7 months ago

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert Over Misbranded Frozen Turkey Pastry Sold at Costco Midwest

FSIS issued a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat Turkey Pesto & Swiss Cheese Pockets from Shaw Bakers LLC after a misbranding was found: some boxes contained ham and cheese instead of turkey; the products were shipped to Costco locations in the Midwest; no recall was requested since the items are no longer available, and consumers who purchased them should discard or return the product and contact FSIS or Shaw Bakers for questions; no adverse health effects have been reported.

Nearly 23,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. coli Contamination
food-safety8 months ago

Nearly 23,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. coli Contamination

FSIS recalls 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef from CS Beef Packers for possible E. coli O145 contamination; products shipped to distributors in California, Idaho and Oregon for foodservice; no illnesses reported yet; operators should discard or return; affected items bear EST. 630 and were produced Jan 14, 2026 with use-by 2/4/2026; may still be in commercial freezers.

Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Concerns
health-and-safety1 year ago

Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Concerns

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a nationwide recall of 167,277 pounds of ground beef from Michigan-based Wolverine Packing due to potential E. coli contamination. The recall follows reports of 15 illnesses in Minnesota linked to the beef, which was distributed to restaurants across the U.S. between October 22 and November 4. The FSIS is urging restaurants to discard the affected products and is investigating the outbreak with Minnesota's agriculture and health departments. E. coli O157:H7, the strain involved, can cause severe health issues, including kidney failure.

Nearly 7,000 Pounds of Hot Dogs Recalled Due to Lack of Inspection
food-safety2 years ago

Nearly 7,000 Pounds of Hot Dogs Recalled Due to Lack of Inspection

AW Farms has recalled 6,900 pounds of hot dog products after they were found to have been distributed without proper inspection by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall affects products shipped to establishments in Ohio and West Virginia, and the FSIS advises restaurants and hotels to discard or return the items. No adverse reactions have been reported so far.