Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Recalls Not Ready-To-Eat (NRTE) Bacon Product Imported without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
USDA FSIS recalls 12,036 pounds of Canadian smoked bacon imported without import reinspection. Consumers urged not to eat these products; throw away or return to retailer.
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What happened, in plain English
Maple Leaf Foods is recalling approximately 12,036 pounds of smoked bacon products imported from Canada without proper import reinspection. This recall is because the products were not checked by US food safety authorities before entering the US market, though no illnesses have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274825-maple-leaf-foods-recalls-smoked-bacon-due-to-import-reinspection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274825-maple-leaf-foods-recalls-smoked-bacon-due-to-import-reinspection · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #011-2026
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“Maple Leaf Foods Recalls Smoked Bacon Due to Import Reinspection Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274825-maple-leaf-foods-recalls-smoked-bacon-due-to-import-reinspection. Based on USDA FSIS recall #011-2026 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/maple-leaf-foods-inc--recalls-not-ready-eat-nrte-bacon-product-imported-without).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were imported from Canada without being re-inspected by US food safety authorities. This means they might not meet US food safety standards, though no illnesses have been reported.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought the recalled smoked bacon products from grocery stores in Idaho, Oregon, or Washington. People who have these products in their refrigerators or freezers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 12-oz vacuum packages with Canadian establishment number "EST. 1" and health certificate "2026-S732971612". Products sold between June 9-15, 2026, with sell-by dates from September 1-7, 2026.
- Brand
Maple Leaf Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Throw away or return the recalled bacon products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The USDA says there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury from these products, but consumers are urged not to eat them.
Where can I find the recall list?
The FSIS website has a list of products affected by this recall at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for Canadian establishment number "EST. 1" and health certificate "2026-S732971612" on the package.
Contact Maple Leaf Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maple Leaf Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 011-2026 — Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Hello, I own a Maple Leaf Foods that is covered by recall 011-2026 from Maple Leaf Foods. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #011-2026 (July 24, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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