Maple Leaf Foods Recalls Over 12,000 lb of Smoked Bacon Imported Without Required Reinspection

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. of Lisle, Illinois, announced a Class I recall of approximately 12,036 lb of not-ready-to-eat smoked bacon that entered the United States from Canada without the federally mandated import reinspection. The recall, noted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on July 24, covers two brands—Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon and TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon—distributed through Grocery Outlet retailers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. No illnesses have been reported.

FSIS Finding Prompts Maple Leaf Foods Bacon Recall

U.S. law requires meat imported from another country to be re-inspected at the border after clearing Customs and APHIS. The FSIS reinspection checks documentation, labeling, packaging, condition, and, when needed, pathogen testing. Skipping this step means the product has not been confirmed to meet U.S. safety standards. The recalled bacon was produced on June 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15, 2026 and bears Canadian establishment number EST 1 and health certificate 2026-S732971612.

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• Weight recalled: 12,036 lb

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• Package size: 12-oz vacuum-sealed

FSIS Finding Prompts Maple Leaf Foods Bacon Recall

• Sell-by dates: Sept 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 2026

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• Distribution: Idaho, Oregon, Washington (Grocery Outlet)

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FSIS classified the recall as Class I, the highest level, because the violation involves a federal import law. Consumers are advised to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Maple Leaf Foods listed a contact line (416-518-5131) and email (adam.emery@mapleleaf.com) for inquiries.

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Import reinspection is a checkpoint that verifies foreign-origin meat complies with U.S. safety standards. Bypassing it creates a regulatory gap, even when the food itself is not contaminated, and can trigger product withdrawals.

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• Check the side of the package for the brand names and sell-by dates listed above.

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• If it matches, do not consume the bacon; discard it or return it for a refund.

Imported bacon recalled after bypassing required USDA inspection

• Anyone who has eaten the product and experiences gastrointestinal symptoms should contact a health-care provider.

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• For questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov.

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FSIS will conduct recall effectiveness checks to confirm that Maple Leaf Foods has notified all customers and that the recalled bacon is no longer available. A detailed retail distribution list may be posted on the FSIS website, and the agency could expand the recall if additional shipments are found without reinspection.

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