According to a risk alert issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on July 24, over 12,000 pounds of imported bacon have been recalled.
This batch of “non-ready-to-eat” bacon was produced in Canada by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. located in Lisle, Illinois, and distributed to food and grocery distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington states.
The USDA stated in their alert that this bacon was imported from Canada without undergoing the required import inspection in the U.S., and the issue was discovered during routine inspection.
The FSIS has classified this recall as a Class I recall – the most serious recall level, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause severe health consequences or death. However, authorities have not yet received any reports of illness related to the consumption of this batch of bacon.
According to the USDA alert, the recalled products were produced on June 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15, 2026, and include the following products:
The risk alert issued by the USDA stated that the recalled products have the Canadian establishment number “EST. 1” printed on the side of the packaging, and the health certificate number “2026-S732971612” on the main packaging box.
USDA officials advise that anyone who finds the mentioned products in their refrigerator or freezer should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with food safety concerns can contact Maple Leaf Foods via email at MPHotline@usda.gov.
This article referenced a report from FOX NEWS.