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USDA Recalls 12,036-Pound Canadian Smoked Bacon

7/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

USDA announced on July 24, 2026 a recall of 12,036 pounds of smoked bacon imported from Canada without required reinspection.
The recall includes 12-oz Royale Natural Applewood Smoked All Natural Uncured Bacon and TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon, produced June 9-15, 2026, bearing Canadian establishment “EST. 1” and health certificate 2026-S732971612.
Distribution was limited to Grocery Outlet stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, with consumers advised to discard or return the bacon as FSIS checks effectiveness.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sickened 732 people and killed four children, prompting the USDA, FDA and CDC to make the pathogen a reportable adulterant, require HACCP testing and raise hamburger cooking standards. Senator Richard Durbin later called the crisis pivotal. That regulatory framework underlies the USDA’s July 24 2026 recall of 12,036 lb of Canadian smoked bacon.

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Story summary

USDA announced on July 24, 2026 a recall of 12,036 pounds of smoked bacon imported from Canada without required reinspection.
The recall includes 12-oz Royale Natural Applewood Smoked All Natural Uncured Bacon and TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon, produced June 9-15, 2026, bearing Canadian establishment “EST. 1” and health certificate 2026-S732971612.
Distribution was limited to Grocery Outlet stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, with consumers advised to discard or return the bacon as FSIS checks effectiveness.

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