A major food recall is raising concerns across the United States after Kayem Foods Inc. recalled approximately 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may have been stored at unsafe temperatures.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the recall was announced on October 17, 2026, after an investigation revealed temperature problems in a warehouse cooling system. The affected products may have been exposed to conditions that could allow harmful pathogens to grow.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall includes various ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under several brands, including Kayem, Al Fresco, McKenzie and others. Products may include hot dogs, bacon, sausages, turkey breasts, ham and deli meats.
The affected products were produced between approximately March 31 and October 7, 2026. They were distributed to retail stores and food-service locations across the United States, as well as in Hong Kong.
Consumers should not assume that a product is safe simply because it looks or smells normal. The key is to check the official recall information against the product label and identifying codes.
Why Were the Products Recalled?
The issue came to light after a retail customer reported receiving products at unexpectedly warm temperatures on October 1. Kayem Foods investigated and discovered that a warehouse cooler had experienced temperature deviations.
Improper storage temperatures can create conditions that allow harmful bacteria to grow in certain foods. The USDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
As of the agency’s announcement, no confirmed illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled products.
What Should Consumers Do?
The USDA advises anyone who purchased potentially affected products to check the official recall notice, including the product descriptions, UPC codes and package information.
If a product matches the recall, do not eat it. Throw it away safely or return it to the place of purchase. If you believe you became ill after consuming a recalled product, contact a healthcare professional.
The affected products carry one of the following establishment numbers inside the USDA inspection mark: EST. M/P 7839, EST. P 20935A or EST. M 9520. These numbers can help consumers identify products included in the recall, but checking the complete official list is important.
Consumers can find the full details
A Reminder to Check Your Refrigerator
Because some recalled products may have a long shelf life, the USDA is concerned that packages could still be sitting in refrigerators or freezers.
Taking a few minutes to check product labels and recall information could help prevent a potentially serious food-safety problem.
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