Kayem Foods Recalls 1.6 Million Pounds of Ready‑to‑Eat Meat and Poultry
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Kayem Foods Inc. voluntarily recalled about 1,584,361 pounds of ready‑to‑eat meat and poultry products, including hot dogs, bacon, brisket and ham, after a temperature abuse incident during storage. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) classified the recall as highest‑level, indicating a reasonable probability that consumption could cause serious health consequences or death. The affected items, produced from March 31 to Oct. 7, were shipped nationwide and to Hong Kong. The recall was triggered by a customer complaint on Oct. 1 about warm product temperatures, which the company traced to a cooling‑system malfunction at one of its warehouses. No illnesses have been reported so far. Consumers are advised to check the USDA mark of inspection numbers and contact a healthcare provider if they suspect illness.
Timeline
- On October 19 2026 FSIS announces voluntary recall of 1.6 million pounds.
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