Major Bacon Recall Due to Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for over 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon. This recall affects people in three states—Idaho, Oregon, and Washington—and is linked to bacon produced by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., located in Lisle, Illinois.
The bacon in question was imported from Canada but did not pass the required inspection process before entering the United States. The FSIS made this announcement on July 24, highlighting that the issue was discovered during a routine inspection.
This recall is designated as a Class I, the most severe classification, which indicates that there is a strong possibility the bacon could pose serious health risks or even lead to death. Fortunately, there have been no confirmed cases of illness connected to the bacon at this time.
The specific products in the recall include:
- A 12-ounce vacuum-sealed package of “Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon” with sell-by dates of September 1, 2026, and September 7, 2026.
- A 12-ounce vacuum-sealed package of “TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon” with varying sell-by dates including September 1, 2026, through to September 7, 2026.
Both products have the Canadian establishment number “EST. 1” printed on their packaging and can be identified by the health certificate number “2026-S732971612” on the master case boxes.
Health officials recommend that anyone who has purchased these bacon products should either dispose of them or return them to the store. Consumers with any questions about food safety can reach out via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
