City Foods Recalls Pastrami and Corned Beef for Listeria Risk
Class I Recall — Most Serious
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. Products covered by this recall may cause serious health consequences or death.
City Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef due to potential contamination with Listeria. These products were produced on July 16, 2026, and have a 60-day shelf life.
Affected Products:
- 10-lb. boxes of "Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami" with case code "19410"
- 20- to 30-lb. boxes of "BEA’S BEST COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET" with case code "18919"
- 20- to 30-lb. boxes of "KIRSCH DELICATESSEN STYLE COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET" with case code "19751"
All products bear establishment number "EST. 1896" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were distributed to foodservice locations in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, with further distribution nationwide.
Reason for Recall: The recall was initiated after routine inspection activities identified potential contamination. There have been no confirmed illnesses reported.
Health Risk: Listeria can cause serious infections, particularly in older adults, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues.
What Consumers Should Do: Consumers and institutions are advised not to consume these products. They should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. For questions, contact Brian Sanchez at City Foods, Inc. at 773-523-1566 or [email protected]. For food safety inquiries, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Affected Products
| Product Name |
|---|
| 10-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2- to 5-lb. pieces of “Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami” with case code “19410” printed on the box label. |
| Various weight 20- to 30-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2-3 pieces of “BEA’S BEST COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET” with case code “18919” printed on the box label. |
| Various weight 20- to 30-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2-3 pieces of “KIRSCH DELICATESSEN STYLE COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET” with case code “19751” printed on the box label. |
Where Products Were Sold
This recall affects products distributed nationwide across the United States.