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Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA

Headline from LocalSYR, from the development of Oct 19, 2026

Newest development Oct 20, 2026 · 2 reportsNearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon and deli meats recalled after cooler failure

More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.

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  1. Names this update

    Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA

    Headline from LocalSYR ·

  2. Newest

    Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon and deli meats recalled after cooler failure

    Headline from MedicalXpress ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

61 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    USDA Gives Kayem Recall Highest-Risk Classification (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Kayem Foods is recalling about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products distributed nationwide and in Hong Kong after finding they may have been stored at improper temperatures. No illnesses have been confirmed; consumers should check product labels and establishment numbers, an…

  2. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    1.5M pounds of ready-to-eat meats recalled across US over temp scare (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Nearly 1.6 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats have been recalled nationally because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    1.5M pounds of popular hot dogs, bacon, deli meat recalled due to ‘temperature abuse' (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Woman chooses sausages in a vacuum package at the grocery store

  4. LocalSYR

    Massive recall on hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA (opens LocalSYR)

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    LocalSYR's feed description

    More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.

  5. NBC Chicago

    1.5M pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meat sold nationwide recalled due to ‘temperature abuse' (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, sausages, bacon and other ready-to-eat deli and poultry meat products distributed nationwide were recalled because they may not have been kept at the appropriate temperature and could be spoiled.

  6. Quartz

    Kayem Foods is recalling 1.58 million pounds of hot dogs and deli meats (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The USDA says the ready-to-eat products may have been stored at unsafe temperatures; no illnesses have been confirmed

  7. Pix11

    Do not eat! Over 1.5M pounds of meat recalled nationwide (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Around 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat is being recalled nationwide, the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The affected products, distributed by Kayem Foods Inc.

  8. Fast Company

    Nationwide meat recall underway as ‘temperature abuse’ impacts 1.5 million pounds of beef, pork, and chicken (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    A massive recall involving more than 1.5 million pounds of meat product was announced this weekend after the manufacturer discovered what the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) deemed to be possible “temperature abuse.

  9. Money Talks News

    Over 1.5M Pounds of Meat, Poultry Recalled. See the Affected Products (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    Kayem Foods' recall covers hot dogs, bacon and turkey produced March 31 to Oct. 7, and the USDA says don't eat them.

  10. News Nation Now

    Nearly 1.6M pounds of meat, poultry products recalled nationwide: FSIS (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The recall was initiated after a customer complained that a product was warm upon delivery on Oct. 1, according to FSIS.

  11. We Are Central PA

    Massive recall issued for bacon, deli meat, poultry and more: USDA (opens We Are Central PA)

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    We Are Central PA's feed description

    More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.

  12. WPRI Providence

    USDA recalls 1.5M pounds of popular hot dogs, bacon and deli meats (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.

  13. KXAN Austin

    Massive recall on Kayem Foods hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.

  14. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Nationwide recall issued for 1.5M pounds of meat amid beef shortage: Highest-risk level (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Kayem Foods recalled over 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after products were stored in a warehouse cooler that experienced temperature deviations, with affected items shipped nationwide and to Hong Kong.

  15. New York Post

    USDA issues highest-level recall on 1.5M pounds of hot dogs, bacon, more over improper storage fears (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The meats should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase.

  16. ABC 30 Fresno

    More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, deli meat and more recalled nationwide (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The recall includes dozens of products sold under a variety of brand names nationwide.

  17. Gizmodo

    Hot Dogs, Gelato, Bacon, Salmon, Chocolate, and Deli Meat All Recalled in Recent Days (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    If you like eating something, there's a good chance it's been recalled.

  18. FOX Business

    Nearly 1.6M pounds of hot dogs, bacon and other meats recalled nationwide (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Kayem Foods recalled nearly 1.6 million pounds of meat items such as hot dogs, bacon, brisket and ham after a warehouse cooler experienced temperature deviations.

  19. Conservative Daily News

    Kayem Foods Recalls 1.58 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs and Deli Meats Over Storage Temperatures (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    Conservative Daily News's feed description

    by Rich Mitchell at CDN - Massachusetts-based Kayem Foods is recalling roughly 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat hot dogs, bacon, sausages and deli meats sold nationwide after a warehouse cooler malfunction, federal food safety officials said. No illnesses have been confirmed.

  20. NBC News

    1.5 million pounds of bacon and other meat were just recalled — here’s what you need to know (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    More than 1.5 million pounds of meat was just recalled after possibly being stored unsafely — here’s what you should know if you have the affected products.

  21. MedicalXpress

    Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon and deli meats recalled after cooler failure (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    Nearly 1.6 million pounds (726,000 kilograms) of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage.

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