Bacon product imported without reinspection recalled
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls approximately 12,036 pounds of not-ready-to-eat smoked bacon from Canada that was imported without required reinspection. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source document explicitly classifies this recall as "Class I" and the field_risk_level states "High - Class I". Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4, and no illnesses have been reported, making this a Severe (4) rather than Critical (5) recall.
Plain-English summary
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. of Lisle, Illinois is recalling approximately 12,036 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) smoked bacon product that was imported from Canada without the benefit of import reinspection. The recalled products are 12-oz vacuum packages of "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada" (with sell-by dates SEP 01 2026 and SEP 07 2026) and "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA" (with various sell-by dates from SEP 01 2026 through SEP 07 2026). These products were produced on June 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15, 2026.
The recalled bacon was distributed to Grocery Outlet distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The products bear Canadian establishment number "EST. 1" on the package and health certificate "2026-S732971612" on master case boxes. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury from consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased them are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Questions about food safety can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or via email at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Recalls Not Ready-To-Eat (NRTE) Bacon Product Imported without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
- Category
- Food — Meat / Bacon
- Hazard
- import-violation
Distribution
Distributed in 3 states:
- ID
- OR
- WA
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