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Meat & Poultry recalls

USDA-regulated meat, poultry, and processed meat product recalls

Total recalls
437
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2012–2025
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Meat & Poultry accounts for 437 recalls, about 0.4% of the federal recall archive, of which 71% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 437 meat & poultry recalls between 2012 and 2025 - roughly 0.4% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 437 records graded for severity, 71% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Food. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 437 total recalls
  • 0.4% of the archive
  • 71% graded high-severity
  • FDA Food top agency

Category snapshot

Meat & Poultry accounts for 437 recalls, about 0.4% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 310 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Food.

437
total recalls
71%
graded high-severity
FDA Food
top issuing agency
2012–2025
years covered

Meat & Poultry recalls by year

2012–2025

0 10 20 30 40 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 16 31 39 25 21 6 8 5 10 17 13 3

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Nov 5, 2025

Severity distribution

Graded records only

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Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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

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FDA Food Critical May 31, 2017

Slow Roasted Ham & Swiss Breakfast Sandwich, Fully Cooked/Keep Frozen/Perishable Net Wt 5.6 oz (159 g) MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR STARBUCKS COFFEE …

SK Food Group Groveport

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Black Forest Ham and Cheddar sandwiches. Prepared by Gourmet Classic Salads 240 E Bullard Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853

Gourmet Classic Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Ham and Turkey 12" sub. Prepared by Gourmet Classic Salads 240 E Bullard Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853

Gourmet Classic Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 26, 2017

Ham & Cheddar sandwiches. Prepared by Gourmet Classic Salads 240 E Bullard Ave. Lake Wales, FL 33853

Gourmet Classic Salads, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Apr 5, 2017

Ham & Cheddar on White Baguette Sandwich 9.2oz retail Plastic packaging Ready to Eat sandwich Keep Refrigerated

Meijer Distribution, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Feb 1, 2017

Farm to Market Foods Smoked Ham Dinner #1977 Holiday Ingredients: Smoked Spiral Diced Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Orange Cranberry Relish, Broccoli Rice Ca…

Farm To Market Foods

FDA Food Moderate Feb 1, 2017

Pittsburgh Spice Co; Buffalo Wing Sausage, 20.25 OZ for 25 #; 1235 Clairhaven St, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

PITTSBURGH SPICE & SEASONING CO

FDA Food Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Koi Palace Mini Moon Cake: Mini Fresh Five Nuts with Smoked Ham Unit Size 1/2 lb. and 1/4 lb. in circular box (1 piece) and rectangular boxes (4, 6 …

Magic Gourmet Trading Inc

FDA Food Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Hot Sausage on Club wrapped in clear film, 6 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil)

Crescent Vending Co. Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Mild Italian Sausage on Italian Roll wrapped in clear film, 6 oz. Undeclared allergens - Wheat, Soy (oil, flour)

Crescent Vending Co. Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 14, 2016

Slow Roasted Ham and Swiss Croissant, 5.6 oz.

Greencore USA, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Bacon 286, Product Code 22286. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Bacon, Product Code 22763. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 26, 2016

FE Bacon, Product Code 24117. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

QualiTech, Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Ultra-Soy Imitation Bacon Flavored Chiplets-B106, packaged in a 25lb box, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-800-…

C H S Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

McCormick Code 601091 Imitation Bacon Flavored Granules-B130, packaged in an 850lb tote, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, …

C H S Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Ultra-Soy Imitation Bacon Flavored Bits-B163, packaged in a 25lb box, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-800-835-…

C H S Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Ultra-Soy Imitation Bacon Flavored Chiplets-B100, packaged in a 25lb and 10lb boxes, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 6…

C H S Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Ultra-Soy Imitation Bacon Flavored Chips-B162, packaged in a 25lb box, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-800-835…

C H S Inc

FDA Food Critical Sep 21, 2016

DAKOTA STYLE SAVORY BACON sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN

SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Sep 7, 2016

Original Bacon Flavored Seasoning Salt, Big Pig brand, 16oz plastic jars, 3 jars per case. UPC 98300 00110

J&D's Down Home Enterprises, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Cut Corn, Brand Bybee's Best, Net Wt 20 lb, UPC 4635800010 Cut Corn, Brand Bybee's Best, Net Wt 55 lb, UPC 45720025 Cut Corn, Brand Bybee Foods, Ne…

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Aug 3, 2016

Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 50 lb, UPC 205050004485CR Organic Petite Whole Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 5 lb, UPC 571100014…

CRF Frozen Foods, LLC

FDA Food Critical Jun 29, 2016

Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt. 4 oz and 8 oz.

Dakota Style, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 27, 2016

Native Catch Salmon Bacon, Traditional flavor. UPC 7 83583 27965 9. Traditional Salmon Bacon is ground and seasoned skinless/boneless salmon, ex…

Swinomish Fish Company, Inc

FDA Food Moderate Apr 27, 2016

Native Catch Salmon Bacon, Peppered flavor. UPC: 7 51778 15900 0. Peppered Salmon Bacon is ground and seasoned skinless/boneless salmon, extruded…

Swinomish Fish Company, Inc

FDA Food Low Apr 20, 2016

HEB Cheddar Bacon Flavored Cornbread Mix NET WT. 13.3 OZ (377g) packed in paper box

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling

FDA Food Low Apr 20, 2016

HEB Maple Bacon Flavored Cornbread Mix NET WT. 13.3 OZ (377g) packed in paper box

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

APPLEGATE HAM BLACK FOREST, packaged in deli bag. This is a deli service item.

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

DAK HAM, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

Krakus Imported Polish Ham, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

WF Honey Ham. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

APPLEGATE SLOW COOKED HAM, packaged in deli bag. This is a deli service item.

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

ESSKAY LS FF HAM, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

D&W PEPPERED HAM, packaged in deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

D&W Smoked Ham All Natural, packaged in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

HORMEL COOKED HAM, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

WF Black Forest Ham, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Moderate Apr 13, 2016

D&W GOURMET LITE HAM, packaged in deli bag. This is a deli service item.

Bj Wholesale Club

FDA Food Critical Mar 9, 2016

All Natural Chopped Bacon & Bleu Kit; 12.9 oz. bag - Dole brand. All marketed Dole and private label salads produced in the Springfield, OH fac…

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc

FDA Food Critical Mar 9, 2016

Braga Organic Farms Organic Pistachio Kernels, Raw; Certified Organic, USDA Organic. Packed in 8 oz. 1 lb. 2. lb and 5 lb clear or green standup ba…

Braga Organic Farms, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 9, 2016

Braga Organic Farms Organic Trail Mix, Raw; Certified Organic, USDA Organic. GMO Free, Peanut Free, Gluten Free Packed in 8 oz. 1 lb. 2. lb and 5 …

Braga Organic Farms, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 24, 2016

100% Whole Grain Hot Dog Rolls

Bake Rite Rolls Divison of Northeast Foods

FDA Food Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Pantry Essentials Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 27084 2; Distributed for: Lucerne Foods Inc. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Conta…

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Signature Kitchens Enriched Hot Dog; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 18501 6; Distributed by Living Better Brands, LLC, Pleasanton, CA …

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Signature Kitchens 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns; 8 buns; NET WT 16 oz 454 g UPC 0 21130 15456 2; Distributed by Living Better Brands, LLC, Ple…

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Signature Kitchens Crushed Wheat Hot Dog; 8 buns; NET WT 12 oz 340 g UPC 0 21130 18496 5; Distributed by Living Better Brands, LLC, Pleasanton,…

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Korean BBQ Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 1085189900518…

New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo

FDA Food Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Chili Lime Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 1085189900519…

New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo

FDA Food Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Ocean's Halo, The Seaweed Chip. Sea Salt Flavor; 2.5 oz. bag Organic and Gluten Free ingredients. USDA Organic. Outer Case UPC: 10851899005174 …

New Frontier Foods/Ocean's Halo

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Data sources

Category data as of Nov 5, 2025.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC 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 Nov 5, 2025.