Over 12,000 Lbs of bacon is facing USDA's highest level recall. It is a Class I recall - which, according to authorities, means that there is a "reasonable probability" that consuming the product will "cause serious, adverse health consequences or death."
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What Specific Bacon Product is Affected?
The specific bacon comes from Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., which is a Canadian company. According to the recall notice from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service, the bacon itself is considered "not ready to eat".
This issue comes from the fact that the bacon was imported from Canada without receiving the proper import reinspection. This means that the food may not be safe to consume, as its safety has not been guaranteed.
The FSIS has listed the following products as being affected:
- 12-oz vacuum package of "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada" with sell by dates of "SEP 01 2026" and "SEP 07 2026" printed on the side of the package
- 12-oz vacuum package of "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA" with various sell by dates of "SEP 01 2026", "SEP 02 2026", "SEP 04 2026", "SEP 05 2026", and "SEP 07 2026" printed on the side of the package
They also added that the affected products were manufactured on the following dates:
- June 9, 2026; June 10, 2026; June 12, 2026; June 13, 2026; and June 15, 2026.
A visual guide to the products is available here.
The affected products were confirmed to have been distributed to grocery outlets in several states. These are Idaho, Oregon, as well as Washington. However, it cannot be ruled out that these products were also sold elsewhere.
What Should I Do if My Product is Affected?
Luckily, as of August 4, there have not been any confirmed injuries or illnesses reported because of the affected products. However, customers have been advised to seek medical attention if they have consumed the products.
Customers have also been advised to throw away any affected product, rather than consume them. They have also been advised to check their place of purchase for the possibility of a refund.
We're glad no-one has been injured so far.
