The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·015-2026·Announced 2026-08-08

City Foods, Inc. Recalls Pastrami and Corned Beef Due to Listeria Risk

City Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) but no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

City Foods, Inc., located in Chicago, Illinois, is recalling approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products. These products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection.

The affected products were produced on July 16, 2026, and have a 60-day shelf life. The recall includes Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami and BEA’S BEST and KIRSCH brand cooked corned beef brisket. These items were shipped to foodservice locations in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, and distributed nationwide.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness related to this recall. However, Listeria infection can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
City Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pastrami and Corned Beef Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Brand
City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef
Manufacturer
City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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