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CriticalUSDA FSIS·017-2022·Announced 2022-05-20

Smithfield Recalls Ready-to-Eat Bacon Toppings Due to Metal Contamination

Smithfield is recalling approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon toppings that may contain metal. The recall covers products shipped nationwide between February and March 2022.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' by FSIS. According to the rubric, an agency classification of FDA Class I or USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the lack of reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. is recalling approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon topping products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on May 20, 2022. The affected products were produced between February 21, 2022, and March 5, 2022, and include various 5-lb. packages of Golden Crisp, Smithfield, and Member’s Mark bacon toppings with specific lot codes and SKUs listed in the official notice.

The recall was initiated after the firm received a customer complaint reporting the presence of metal in the product. FSIS has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the regulated product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The products were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide, and some may have been used to produce other items.

There have been no confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Distributors and retailers are also urged not to sell these items. Consumers with questions can contact Smithfield Consumer Affairs at 1-844-342-2596 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Recalls A Ready-To-Eat Bacon Topping Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Manufacturer
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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