RECALLS & HEALTH ALERTS
Kayem Meat and Poultry Recall
Selected ready-to-eat meat and poultry may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. Check the full product, UPC, and date list before eating.
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Recall details can change. Check the official notice for the complete affected-product list and current instructions.
Which products should you check?
USDA’s October 17 notice, recall 026-2026, covers approximately 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced March 31 through October 7, 2026. Items went to retail and food-service locations nationwide and Hong Kong.
Inspection marks include EST. M/P 7839, EST. P 20935A, and EST. M 9520. Use the full product list linked from USDA; those marks alone do not establish a match.
Why was it recalled?
USDA classified this as a Class I recall after warehouse temperature problems were identified. The announcement reported no confirmed illnesses at that time; that statement is not a current illness count.
Kayem’s notice identifies a cooling-system malfunction and links the complete product list. Its June 7 to October 14 storage-and-shipping period describes a different stage from USDA’s production dates. Match the brand, item, UPC, and lot details rather than treating either date range as a package code.
What should you do?
Do not eat matching products. USDA advises throwing them away or returning them to the place of purchase. Check refrigerated and frozen supplies. Contact a healthcare professional with concerns about illness.
For identification questions, contact Kayem at 800-426-6100, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep it if it was in my freezer?
Check the product identifiers anyway. Freezing at home does not establish that a product subject to this recall is safe.
Are all Kayem products included?
No. Use the manufacturer’s complete product, UPC, and date list. Brand or establishment number alone is insufficient.
About this notice
Topic suggested by Health.com’s meat recall coverage. Product details and instructions are drawn from the official sources linked above. This notice provides general safety information and does not replace medical advice.