USDA recalls 12,000 pounds of bacon sold in 3 states
There are few things more devastating than discovering the bacon you were saving for breakfast has been recalled. Unfortunately, that's exactly what some shoppers in three states are dealing with.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says Maple Leaf Foods is recalling more than 12,000 pounds of smoked bacon that was sold at Grocery Outlet stores in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. And this isn't one of those “maybe don't eat it just in case” recalls. The FSIS has classified it as a Class I recall, the agency's most serious category.
The bacon was imported from Canada but wasn't reinspected by U.S. officials before it reached consumers. The recalled products are not-ready-to-eat smoked bacon sold under two brand names: Royale and Top Valu. No illnesses have been reported so far, but FSIS says the bacon isn't safe to eat. So, if you've got a package lurking behind the frozen waffles, now would be an excellent time to check.
What to look out for
The recalled bacon comes in 12-ounce vacuum-sealed packages. For the Royale variant, look out for “Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada” with sell-by dates of SEP 01 2026 and SEP 07 2026.
Recalled packages labeled “TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA” have the sell-by dates of SEP 01 2026, SEP 02 2026, SEP 04 2026, SEP 05 2026, and SEP 07 2026.
Also note that the affected products carry the Canadian establishment number “EST. 1” on the side of the package. The master case boxes also carry the health certificate number “2026-S732971612.”
If reading the entire package feels like too much for you, the FSIS has label images available to help shoppers easily identify the recalled products.
The bacon can wait
If you have the recalled bacon in your refrigerator or freezer, FSIS says to either throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.
And don't be tempted by the classic “I'll just cook it really well” strategy. Remember: this is a Class I recall.
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