Kayem Foods recalled 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after a warehouse cooler experienced temperature deviations.
The big picture: The Class I recall covers products made from about March 31 through October 7 and shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. USDA considers Class I its highest health-risk category.
- Look inside the USDA inspection mark for establishment numbers M/P 7839, P 20935A or M 9520. The affected list includes products sold under several brands and in different package sizes.
- The company began investigating after a retail customer reported warm product temperatures at delivery on October 1. It found that a warehouse cooler had experienced temperature deviations.
Yes, but: USDA reported no confirmed illnesses linked to the products when it announced the recall. The agency is concerned that ready-to-eat items may remain in home refrigerators.
What they're saying: Consumers with affected products are urged to avoid eating them. USDA says to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
What's next: USDA will conduct effectiveness checks to confirm that Kayem notified customers and removed affected products from sale. Consumers can compare the establishment number and product label with Recall 026-2026.
Why it matters: This is a direct fridge check: review hot dogs, sausage, bacon, ham, turkey and other ready-to-eat meats before the next meal. The establishment number is the fastest way to separate recalled packages from unaffected food.
