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USDA Recalls 167,000 Pounds of Unauthorized-Labeled Meat Products

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC · How we work

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USDA Sticker Warning

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products on September 23, 2026.
Star Meat Delivery said EST. 1363 number was reserved pending USDA approval, it cooperates with investigators, and no illnesses have been reported.
Production in Lucama was followed by shipment to A&D Foods.
USDA warned retailer stickers may cover the original label on some packages.

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Unauthorized Inspection Mark

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of over 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat on September 23, 2026.
The recall showed Star Meat Delivery, a North Carolina wholesaler, operated without an inspection grant or permits, exposing regulatory gaps and safety risks.
Investigators said the ‘EST. 1363’ label was an unauthorized USDA inspection mark.
USDA classified the recall as Class I and urged consumers to discard or return products.

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Star Meat Delivery stated on Facebook that the EST. 1363 number was reserved pending USDA approval, that it is cooperating with investigators, and that no illnesses have been reported.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Historical Context

In 1993 a Jack in the Box undercooked-burger outbreak killed four children and sickened 732 people. The crisis compelled the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service to require mandatory HACCP and pathogen-reduction rules, reshaping meat safety oversight. The September 23, 2026 Star Meat Delivery recall of unapproved EST. 1363-labeled products mirrors those gaps, underscoring the need for strict permit verification.

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USDA Sticker Warning

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products on September 23, 2026.
Star Meat Delivery said EST. 1363 number was reserved pending USDA approval, it cooperates with investigators, and no illnesses have been reported.
Production in Lucama was followed by shipment to A&D Foods.
USDA warned retailer stickers may cover the original label on some packages.

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