More Than 1.5 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meat Recalled
If you've stocked up on hot dogs, bacon, or deli meats recently, take a moment to examine the packaging. Kayem Foods Inc. has announced a massive meat recall involving about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
The problem? Some of the products may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. The recall affects several popular brands that were distributed across the United States, and federal officials are urging consumers not to eat the affected products.
Which Meat Products Are Being Recalled?
The Kayem Foods recall includes a wide variety of products, so checking the brand name alone might not be enough. Affected foods include:
Hot dogs
Sausages
Bacon
Sliced deli meat
The products were sold under several brand names, including:
Kayem
Al Fresco
Deutschmacher
Essem
Genoa
Jordan's
McKenzie
Triple M
Winnisimmet
The recalled products were manufactured between March 31, 2026 and October 7, 2026, and distributed to retail stores and foodservice locations nationwide, as well as Hong Kong.
Because this meat and poultry recall involves several products and package sizes, the USDA has provided a detailed list of affected items. You can find all the product information on the USDA’s recall announcement.
How to Identify the Recalled Products
Along with checking the brand and product name, look for the USDA establishment number printed inside the inspection mark. The recalled products have one of these numbers:
EST. M/P 7839
EST. P 20935A
EST. M 9520
These numbers can help you identify potentially affected packages, but you'll still need to compare your product with the USDA's complete recall list. The ready-to-eat meat recall includes products with different weights and UPC codes, so there isn't one universal package identifier.
What Caused the Recall?
According to the USDA, the issue came to light after a retail customer reported receiving products that were unusually warm on October 1st. Kayem Foods investigated and discovered that a warehouse cooler had experienced temperature fluctuations. That means some of the products may not have remained at the temperatures required for safe food storage.
The USDA classifies this as a Class I recall, its highest risk category, because consuming the affected products could potentially cause serious health consequences. Fortunately, no illnesses were confirmed in connection with the recall when it was announced on October 17th.
What Should You Do If You Have Recalled Meat?
If you discover an affected product in your refrigerator or freezer, don't eat it. The USDA is asking consumers to throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase.
And don't assume the meat is safe just because it looks or smells normal. If you've eaten a recalled product and are concerned about getting sick, contact your doctor right away.
For questions about the nationwide meat recall, Kayem Foods Customer Service can be reached at 1-800-426-6100 or info@kayem.com.
With So Many Products Involved, Check the Full Recall List
One unusual thing about this recall is the sheer number of products involved. Over 1.5 million pounds of meat are affected, so many shoppers may not realize that something they’ve purchased is included. And, because many of these foods are convenient staples for quick meals, they may already be in refrigerators or freezers.
The USDA's complete product list is the best place to confirm whether a particular package is affected, especially if you usually purchase Kayem Foods products or any of the other recalled brands.
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