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Kayem Foods Inc. Meat and Poultry Products Recall 2026

Issued October 17, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team

Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse — recalled per USDA on 10/17/2026. Reason: Processing Defect.

Agency
USDA
Issued
Oct 17, 2026
Distribution
1 states
Allergens
eggs
What to do right nowHigh risk

Steps to take for this recall

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  2. Verify the match

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  3. Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. Clean prep surfaces

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Verified summary of the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) notice · Issued October 17, 2026 · Last synced Oct 22, 2026

What's recalled

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2026 – Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE meat and poultry products items were produced approximately March 31, 2026, to Oct. 7, 2026. The following products, of various weights, are subject to recall: Recall 026-2026 product labels. View the list of products and UPC code numbers for products distributed from the Chelsea, Mass., location. The products subject to recall bear establishment numbers “EST. M/P 7839,” “EST. P 20935A” and “EST. M 9520” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and foodservice locations Nationwide and Hong Kong. The problem was discovered after the firm received a retail customer complaint regarding warm product temperatures at point of delivery on October 1, 2026. The establishment investigated and determined that they stored various RTE meat and poultry products in a warehouse cooler that experienced temperature deviations. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Kraig Naasz, Media Spokesperson, Kayem Foods Inc. at 703-628-3669 or media@kayem.com. Consumers may contact Kayem Foods Customer Service between Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT at 800-426-6100 or info@kayem.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - Full product list available in PDF format - Various RTE meat and poultry products bearing “EST. M/P 7839,” “EST. P 20935A” and “EST. M 9520” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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Undeclared allergen alert

This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:

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Why it was recalled

Processing Defect

Where was it sold
1 state

Nationwide

nationwide
Official noticefsis.usda.gov
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse recall still active?

Yes, this recall is currently active as of October 17, 2026. Do not use or consume the affected product.

How do I know if my Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse is affected?

All units of Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse matching the description above are affected. Nationwide

What should I do if I have the recalled Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.