More than 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon have been recalled after federal regulators determined the products entered the United States without undergoing a mandatory inspection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Class I recall, the most serious category, for the affected products.
A Class I recall signifies a "health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death." However, the FSIS stated that this designation does not indicate any confirmed illnesses linked to the consumption of this specific bacon.
The recalled bacon was produced by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., located in Lisle, Illinois. It was distributed to grocery distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The products in question were produced on June 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15, 2026.
The specific products included in the recall are:
- A 12-oz. vacuum package of "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada" with sell-by dates of "SEP 01 2026" and "SEP 07 2026."
- A 12-oz. vacuum package of "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA" with various sell-by dates of "SEP 01 2026," "SEP 02 2026," "SEP 04 2026," "SEP 05 2026," and "SEP 07 2026."
Both products carry the Canadian establishment number "EST. 1" and a health certificate "2026-S732971612" on the master case boxes. Officials advise consumers who have purchased these products to discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Consumers with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email [email protected].