USDA Announces Highest-Level Recall of More Than 12,000 Pounds of Bacon
The USDA has issued a Class I recall for over 12,000 pounds of bacon due to products bypassing mandatory federal inspection.
What happened
Maple Leaf Foods is recalling 12,036 pounds of Canadian bacon, specifically sold under the Royale Natural and Top Valu Smoked Bacon brands. The USDA classifies this as a Class I recall, which represents the highest level of alert, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Coverage from outlets including USA Today, Delish, and Food Poisoning Bulletin highlights that the affected items were distributed in Idaho and two other unspecified states. Reports emphasize that the products entered the market without undergoing the required U.S. inspection process.
Consumers are currently advised to check their refrigerators for the affected products. Official updates are expected to clarify further details regarding the specific states involved and instructions for product disposal or return as the situation develops.
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Who reported it (7)
- Check Your Fridge: Over 12,000 Pounds Of Bacon Recalled In 3 States Delish · 16h ago
- Maple Leaf Foods is recalling 12,036 pounds of Canadian bacon that skipped U.S. inspection qz.com · 16h ago
- Royale Natural, Top Valu Smoked Bacon Recalled For No Inspection Food Poisoning Bulletin · 16h ago
- Check your fridge: Bacon sold in Idaho recalled over inspection issue East Idaho News · 16h ago
- Check Your Fridge: More Than 12,000 Pounds of Bacon Have Been Recalled Yahoo · 16h ago
- Over 12,000 pounds of bacon recalled. See affected products USA Today · 16h ago
- USDA Announces Highest-Level Recall of More Than 12,000 Pounds of Bacon Allrecipes · 16h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the reason for the bacon recall?
The products are being recalled because they bypassed required U.S. federal inspections.
Which brands are affected by the recall?
The recall includes Royale Natural and Top Valu Smoked Bacon, manufactured by Maple Leaf Foods.
How serious is this recall?
The USDA has designated this as a Class I recall, the highest level, citing a risk of serious health consequences.
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