Kayem Foods Meat Recall Usda: 1.58M Lbs Hot Dogs, Bacon, Deli Withdrawn

Kayem foods meat recall usda overview

Kayem Foods Inc. has issued a recall of roughly 1.58 million pounds of ready‑to‑eat meat and poultry products after a temperature deviation was discovered in a warehouse cooler. The recall covers hot dogs, bacon, deli meat, bratwursts and similar items produced between March 31 and October 7 at the company’s Chelsea, Massachusetts plant.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is managing the recall and has posted the official notice on its website.

Hot dog recall details

The affected hot‑dog products bear USDA establishment numbers “EST. M/P 7839”, “EST. P 20935A” or “EST. M 9520”. Consumers can verify the items by checking package labels, product names and UPC codes listed on the USDA site.

Kayem ready to eat recall guidance

Kayem began its investigation after a customer reported receiving warm products on October 1. The USDA confirmed that the cooler’s temperature may have risen above safe limits, potentially allowing bacterial growth. No illnesses have been linked to the products, but the agency advises anyone who still has the items to discard them or return them to the point of purchase.

Meat recall impact and distribution

The recalled goods were shipped nationwide to retail stores, food‑service locations and even to Hong Kong. Because the items are ready‑to‑eat, they could have been stored in home refrigerators, prompting a broad safety notice.

What consumers should do next

Anyone who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. The safest actions are to throw the items away or bring them back to the retailer for a refund. If a person experiences any symptoms they believe may be related, they should contact a health‑care provider.

Broader implications

Large‑scale recalls like this one can temporarily affect product availability in grocery aisles and increase scrutiny of cold‑chain management practices across the food industry. The USDA continues to monitor the situation and will update the public if new information emerges.

Sources: WMUR, NewsNation, WFSB.