USDA recalls 12,036 pounds of Canadian smoked bacon

Federal food safety officials have announced a recall of more than 12,000 pounds of smoked bacon imported from Canada after the products entered the United States without undergoing a mandatory federal inspection. The recall, initiated by Maple Leaf Foods Inc. of Lisle, Illinois, covers approximately 12,036 pounds of not-ready-to-eat bacon produced in June and sold under the Royale and Top Valu labels.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) classified the action as a Class I recall, its highest-risk level, due to the missed import reinspection. Officials emphasized that the recall is a regulatory action and that there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses linked to the bacon. The issue was identified during routine inspection activities rather than in response to any consumer complaints.

The affected products include 12-ounce vacuum packages of “Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon” with sell-by dates of September 1 and September 7, 2026, and 12-ounce packages of “TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon” with sell-by dates of September 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7, 2026. All recalled packages bear the...