Two bacon brands recalled for lack of reinspection at the Canadian border

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. of Lisle, IL, is recalling 12,036 pounds of not ready-to-eat smoked bacon products that were imported from Canada without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The refrigerated smoked bacon products were produced June 9, June 10, June 12, June 13 and June 15. The following products are subject to recall:

• 12-oz vacuum package of “Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada” with sell by dates of “SEP 01 2026” and “SEP 07 2026” printed on the side of the package
• 12-oz vacuum package of “TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA” with various sell by dates of “SEP 01 2026”, “SEP 02 2026”, “SEP 04 2026”, “SEP 05 2026”, and “SEP 07 2026” printed on the side of the package

The products subject to recall bear Canadian establishment number “EST. 1” printed on the side the package, and health certificate “2026-S732971612” on master case boxes. This item was further distributed to Grocery Outlet distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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