Maple Leaf Foods Recalls Smoked Bacon for Import Reinspection Issue

Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., based in Lisle, Illinois, is recalling about 12,036 pounds of not ready-to-eat smoked bacon. The product was imported from Canada without undergoing the required import reinspection in the United States.

Products Affected:

• 12-oz vacuum package of "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada" with sell by dates of "SEP 01 2026" and "SEP 07 2026".
• 12-oz vacuum package of "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon PRODUCT OF CANADA" with sell by dates of "SEP 01 2026", "SEP 02 2026", "SEP 04 2026", "SEP 05 2026", and "SEP 07 2026".

These products bear Canadian establishment number "EST. 1" and health certificate "2026-S732971612". They were distributed to Grocery Outlet distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Reason for Recall:

The recall was initiated after routine inspection activities revealed the products had not been reinspected upon import into the U.S., as required.

Consumer Guidance:

Consumers are advised not to consume these products. They should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury related to these products. Those with health concerns should contact a healthcare provider.

For more information, consumers can contact Adam Emery, Vice President, Communications, Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., at 416-518-5131 or [email protected]. For food safety questions, reach out to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email [email protected]. To report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, use the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at this link.