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Bacon sold in three states recalled under highest USDA warning
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Over 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon produced by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. in Lisle, Illinois, have been recalled due to failure to undergo required U.S. import inspection.
- The bacon, sold in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, was imported from Canada and was discovered during routine USDA inspection activities.
- The USDA classified the recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious health consequences or death, although no illnesses have been confirmed.
- The recalled items include 12-oz vacuum packages of "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked" and "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon" with various sell-by dates in September 2026.
- Consumers are advised to discard or return the recalled products and can direct food safety questions to the USDA via email.
