Product category · Updated Aug 26, 2026
Meat & Poultry recalls
USDA-regulated meat, poultry, and processed meat product recalls
Meat & Poultry ranks #8 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (1,672 notices, 1.6% of the archive); 68% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 1,672 meat & poultry recalls between 2012 and 2026 - roughly 1.6% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #8 of 12. Of the 1,672 records graded for severity, 68% are high-severity. Most are issued by USDA FSIS. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.
- 1,672 total recalls
- #8 of 12 among categories
- 68% graded high-severity
- USDA FSIS top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Meat & Poultry is #8 of 12 (8th of 12) with 1,672 recalls, about 1.6% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,145 graded high-severity, most issued by USDA FSIS.
- 1,672
- total recalls
- #8 of 12
- category rank by events
- 68%
- graded high-severity
- USDA FSIS
- top issuing agency
Where Meat & Poultry sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Meat & Poultry is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Meat & Poultry vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
1,672 8th of 12 higher than 4 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-14
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Meat & Poultry sits at the 29th percentile of category volume (1,672 recalls) and the 100th percentile of Class I rate (68.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
Read the chart, every category as text
Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Meat & Poultry recalls by year
2012–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity
High severity
1,145 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
471 recalls
- Lower severity 56
Lower severity
56 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- USDA FSIS
USDA FSIS
1,234 recalls
- FDA Food 437
FDA Food
437 recalls
- FDA Drug 1
FDA Drug
1 recalls
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Recalls in Meat & Poultry
Newest first · Page 27 of 34
New York Firm Recalls Chorizo Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Georgia Firm Recalls Beef and Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Kabobs Aquisition, LLC
Massachusetts Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Iowa Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC
New York Firm Recalls Beef Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
US Foods Inc
New York Firm Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Timberline Meats, LLC
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
(Lebanon) - Godshall's Quality Meats, Inc.
California Firm Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due to Foreign Matter Contamination
Unibright Foods, Inc.
California Firm Recalls Boneless Beef Products Imported Without Benefit of Inspection
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chili Product Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Fresh Food Manufacturing Company
Texas Firm Recalls Lamb Products Imported Without Benefit of Inspection
Tennessee Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
North Carolina Firm Recalls Canned Soup Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Texas Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Texas Firm Recalls Beef and Pork Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Hausman Foods (2024), LLC
Texas Firm Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Texas Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
HEB Meat Plant
Texas Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Nuevo Garcia Foods, LLC
Recall Notification Report 088-2014 (DaBecca Sliced Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon)
DaBecca LLC
Canadian Firm Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Recall Notification Report 086-2014 (Hickory Smoked Sliced Bacon)
Recall Notification Report 085-2014 (Spicy Sausage Pasta)
Katadyn North America Foods, LLC.
Washington Firm Recalls Chef Salads with Ham and Turkey Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Nebraska Firm Recalls Pork Belly Product Produced Without Import Inspection
Item Number 721698.01, Kerry, Breakfast Sausage Seasoning, Net WT 50 Lb (22.68 KG), Lot Number: 0417424307
Kerry Foods
Item Number 717548.01, Kerry 96002542, Sage Sausage Seasoning, 50 Lb (22.68 KG), Lots: 0329460107, 0428424311
Kerry Foods
Item Number B00584.01, Kerry, Breakfast Sausage Seasoning, Net WT 50 lb (22.68 KG), Lot Number: 0417424306
Kerry Foods
Item Number 30499117.0, Kerry CI 96004320, Sausage Crumble 30499117, 40.05 lbs (18.16 KG) Lot Number : 0401423904
Kerry Foods
Item Number 30511785.01, Kerry Breakfast Sausage Seas, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg), Lot Number: 0329460108
Kerry Foods
Item Number B18780.01, Kerry Breakfast Sausage Seasoning, Net WT 50 Lb (22.68 KG), Lot Number: 0407424305
Kerry Foods
Minnesota Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Rancher's US OP LLC
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
K. Heeps, Inc.
California Firm Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Pennsylvania Firm Expands Recalls Pretzel Dog Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Pretzel Dog Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Illinois Firm Recalls Pierogi Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Kasia's Deli, Inc.
Organic Steam Treated Ginger Tea Bag Cut Item number 1641 USDA Organic Net Weight: 30 lbs. . High Quality Organics Reno, NV 89506
High Quality Organics, Inc.
Hawaii Firm Recalls Frozen Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Kulana Foods, Ltd.
California Firm Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens
CS Best Food, Inc.
Texas Firm Recalls Boudin Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse
OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE BACON & HORSERADISH CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.
Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.
OSCAR'S SMOKE HOUSE BACON CHEDDAR SPREAD, NET WT 7 OZS, keep refrigerated. Distributed by: Oscar's Smoke House Warrensburg, NY 12885.
Oscar's Hickory House, Inc.
Outer Carton labeled in part as: Multiple Organics Certified 100% Organic Mango Fillets Net Weight 20 Lbs. (9.07 kgs) In 5 X 4 Lb. bags Product of Mexico Certified Organic by QAI www.multipleorganics.com USDA Organic Inner plastic bag labeled in part as: Organic Mango Filets Net Weight 5Lbs (2.26 kgs) Product of Mexico Certified Organic by QAI www.multipleorganics.com 209 Linus Pauling Dr., Hercules, CA 94547
Multiple Organics, Inc.
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination
Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
New Jersey Firm Recalls Salad with Chicken Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Taylor Farms New Jersey, Inc.
Ham & Cheddar Sandwiches, 10.5 oz . The sandwiches are wrapped in plastic and then placed in a clear plastic clamshell.
Great American Marketing Company
Maryland Firm Recalls Lamb Products Produced Without Import Inspection
Massachusetts Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due to Possible Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Shop Packaging, LLC
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Italian Style Wedding Soup Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Fresh Food Manufacturing Company
What to do with this
Monitoring meat & poultry? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most meat & poultry recalls come from USDA FSIS - browse that agency's full feed. USDA FSIS recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of Aug 26, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for meat & poultry. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 26, 2026.