Kayem Foods meat recall USDA: 1.58 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon and other meats recalled across the US-here's what has happened

Nearly 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and other products are being recalled across the United States after concerns about how they were stored. Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling massive pounds of ready‑to‑eat meat and poultry products. These items may have been exposed to improper and unsafe temperatures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on October 17. Kayem Foods Inc. urges customers to check the products and follow the instructions on the recall notice.

The products were made between March 31 and October 7 2026 and shipped to retailers and food service locations across the country, as well as Hong Kong. No illnesses have been confirmed, but federal officials are urging consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers. The inputs are taken from WCVB, Fox8 and USDA.

Why has Kayem Foods recalled its meat products

The recall began after a retail customer complained that a product arrived warm on October 1. Kayem Foods investigated the complaint and found that a warehouse cooler had experienced temperature changes while storing ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.

The company determined that various products may have been stored at improper temperatures. This raised concerns about their safety, prompting the nationwide recall.

The recalled items cover a wide range of products, including hot dogs, cocktail franks, kielbasa, bratwurst, bacon, ham, turkey breast, bologna, corned beef and liverwurst. The recall also includes flavored chicken sausages, meatballs, brisket and ham steaks.

According to the USDA’s FSIS, some of these products may still be in consumers’ homes. Although no illnesses have been confirmed, officials are advising people not to eat any affected items.

Which products are included in the recall

The affected products were produced at Kayem Foods’ Chelsea facility and carry one of three establishment numbers inside the USDA inspection mark: “EST. M/P 7839,” “EST. P 20935A” or “EST. M 9520.”


Check the following websites for full product details:

• Product labels
• UPC codes

Consumers need to look at the product names, package labels and UPC codes. Compare them to the official recall list. This will help them figure out if the item is part of the recall. The recall includes products sold under different brand names so checking the label carefully is very important.

The USDA has also said it will conduct recall effectiveness checks to verify that customers are notified and recalled products are removed from sale.

What should consumers do with recalled meat

Consumers who find products in their refrigerators or freezers should not eat them. The USDA advises throwing the items or returning them to the store where they were purchased.

Anyone concerned about an illness after consuming a recalled product should contact a healthcare provider.

Customers with questions can contact Kayem Foods at 800-426-6100. They can even email at info@kayem.com during the company's stated customer service hours

• Monday through Friday
• Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 for food safety questions.



It is extremely important to check product labels. Always read the label. Look for the product name, the date and any recall information. This is the only way to stay safe.