Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA - WGN-TV
Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products nationwide. The recall includes hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meat, and turkey breasts sold under various brand names. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the action after regulators determined the products may have experienced temperature abuse during storage. This means the items may have been kept at unsafe temperatures, potentially compromising food safety for consumers across the United States.
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- ✓ Kayem Foods Inc. of Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
- ✓ The recalled items include hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and deli meats.
- ✓ The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service stated the products may have experienced temperature abuse during storage.
- ✓ The recall affects products sold across the United States.
What changed
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a nationwide recall of Kayem Foods products due to temperature abuse.
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Kayem Foods Recalls Over 1.5 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry
Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products nationwide. The recall includes hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meat, and turkey breasts sold under various brand names. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the action after regulators determined the products may have experienced temperature abuse during storage. This means the items may have been kept at unsafe temperatures, potentially compromising food safety for consumers across the United States.
Why it matters
Improper temperature control in meat storage can allow harmful bacteria to grow to dangerous levels. Kayem Foods operates out of Chelsea, Massachusetts. The scale of the recall suggests a systemic storage failure affecting multiple product lines.
What is confirmed
- Kayem Foods Inc. of Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
- The recalled items include hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and deli meats.
- The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service stated the products may have experienced temperature abuse during storage.
- The recall affects products sold across the United States.
What to watch next
- Release of the full list of specific brand names and product codes affected by the recall
- USDA reports on whether any illnesses have been linked to these specific batches
- Company statements regarding the cause of the storage temperature failure
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- WFSB — More than 1.5 million pounds of meat including hot dogs, bacon and deli meat recalled
- WGN-TV — Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA
- Delish — 1.5 Million Pounds Of Hot Dogs, Sausage & Meat Products Recalled Due To Temperature Abuse
- WCVB — More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon and other meats recalled nationwide
- www.today.com — More Than 1.5 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Recalled Nationwide. See the Full List
- www.nbcnewyork.com — 1.5M pounds of popular hot dogs, bacon, deli meat recalled ...
- www.cbsnews.com — Kayem recalls more than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon ...
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