Over 12,000 pounds of bacon recalled: What you need to know
Maple Leaf Foods has recalled more than 12,000 pounds of bacon imported into the United States from Canada due to import violations.
Maple Leaf Foods has recalled more than 12,000 pounds of bacon imported into the United States from Canada due to import violations, according to a notice from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
FSIS said in a July 24 notice that the products were “imported from Canada without the benefit of import re-inspection into the United States.”
According to FSIS, the recall affects non-ready-to-eat smoked bacon products distributed to retail stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
According to the recall notice, no illnesses have been reported associated with the product.
The recall also comes about a week after President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would impose 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports. The tariffs are expected to affect products imported into the United States from Canada’s auto, alcohol, and dairy industries and are scheduled to go into effect on August 19. However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated he is open to negotiations, so the final tax rate and range could still change.
Here’s what you need to know about the bacon recall.
Something you purchased has been recalled. What does that mean?
What happens if something you purchase is recalled? Is it voluntary or mandatory? And what does it mean for you?
What is being recalled?
The following Maple Leaf food products are subject to the recall:
- Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Canadian Bacon – 12oz vacuum packaged. The next sell-by date is printed on the side of the package.
- September 1, 2026
- September 7, 2026
- Topvalu Canadian Hardwood Uncured Smoked Bacon – 12 oz vacuum packaged with the following sell-by date printed on the side of the package.
- September 1, 2026
- September 2, 2026
- September 4, 2026
- September 5, 2026
- September 7, 2026
The recalled products were manufactured on the following dates:
- June 9th
- June 10th
- June 12th
- June 13th
- June 15th
“EST.1” is also written on the side of the package.
Where was the product sold?
According to FSIS, the products were being sent to grocery outlet stores and retailers in the following states:
A complete list of locations where products have been distributed will be posted on the FSIS website as it becomes available.
What should I do if I purchased a recalled product?
The agency said recalled products may still be in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers. He urged people not to consume recalled products.
Consumers who purchased the recalled bacon should either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, FSIS said.
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