FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
U.S. Department of Agriculture warns consumers not to eat Blackwing Meats beef and pork products produced without federal inspection, which may contain harmful bacteria or contaminants. These products were sold from April 2024 to March 2026.
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What happened, in plain English
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain Blackwing Meats beef and pork products that were produced without federal inspection. These products may contain harmful bacteria or contaminants that could pose health risks. Consumers are urged to stop using these items and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274867-blackwing-meats-beef-pork-products-without-usda-inspection-do-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274867-blackwing-meats-beef-pork-products-without-usda-inspection-do-not · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-03252026-01
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“Blackwing Meats Beef/Pork Products Without USDA Inspection: Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274867-blackwing-meats-beef-pork-products-without-usda-inspection-do-not. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-03252026-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-beef-and-pork-products-produced-without-benefit).
Why it’s dangerous
Products produced without federal inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that could cause health issues. The USDA states that these products were not inspected for safety and may not meet food safety standards.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Blackwing Meats beef or pork products from April 2024 through March 2026 are affected. People who have these products in their freezers or homes are at risk of consuming unsafe items.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled with 'BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS' and 'EST. 1996' inside the USDA mark of inspection. Products without a USDA mark of inspection are also included in this recall.
- Brand
Blackwing Meats- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled Blackwing Meats beef and pork products immediately to avoid health risks.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any illnesses linked to these products?
No confirmed reports of illness or injury have been reported due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check for products labeled with 'BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS' and 'EST. 1996' inside the USDA mark of inspection, or products without a USDA mark of inspection.
Where can I get help if I have questions?
Contact Roger Gerber at Blackwing Meats (847-838-4888) or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline (888-MPHotline).
Contact Blackwing Meats
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blackwing Meats to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-03252026-01 — Blackwing Meats Blackwing Meats Hello, I own a Blackwing Meats that is covered by recall PHA-03252026-01 from Blackwing Meats. 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 #PHA-03252026-01 (March 25, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.