The smoked bacon, sold under two brand names, was distributed to Grocery Outlet retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
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Maple Leaf Foods is recalling approximately 12,036 pounds of smoked bacon that entered the United States from Canada without undergoing required import reinspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on July 24.
The recalled products are not ready-to-eat and were produced on five dates in June: June 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15. They were sold in 12-ounce vacuum packages under two brand names: "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada" and "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA." Both carry sell-by dates in early September 2026.
The recalled packages have the Canadian establishment number "EST. 1" printed on the side. The master case boxes show the health certificate "2026-S732971612." These products were sent to Grocery Outlet stores and distributors in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
FSIS classified this as a Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the bacon could cause serious health consequences or death, according to Allrecipes. The agency said the problem was discovered during routine inspection activities.
No illnesses or injuries linked to the recalled products have been reported. The agency warned that affected packages could still be sitting in households' refrigerators or freezers. Customers who bought either product are advised to discard it or bring it back to the store where it was purchased rather than eating it.
Maple Leaf Foods is based in Lisle, Illinois. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 416-518-5131 or [email protected]. Those with broader food safety questions can reach the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
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