Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Recalls A Ready-To-Eat Bacon Topping Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Smithfield recalls 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon toppings that may contain metal. Consumers are urged not to consume these products due to possible foreign material contamination.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal
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What happened, in plain English
Smithfield is recalling ready-to-eat bacon topping products that may contain metal. This contamination could cause injury if swallowed, so consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275102-smithfield-ready-to-eat-bacon-toppings-recall-possible-metal-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275102-smithfield-ready-to-eat-bacon-toppings-recall-possible-metal-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #017-2022
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“Smithfield Ready-to-Eat Bacon Toppings Recall: Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275102-smithfield-ready-to-eat-bacon-toppings-recall-possible-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #017-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/smithfield-packaged-meats-corp--recalls-a-ready-eat-bacon-topping-products-due).
Why it’s dangerous
The bacon toppings may contain metal fragments that could cause injury if swallowed. This contamination was discovered after a customer reported finding metal in the product.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Smithfield ready-to-eat bacon toppings between February and March 2022 are affected. People who have these products in their refrigerators or at retail stores are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 5-lb packages labeled with 'Golden Crisp PATRICK CUDAHY PRECOOKED BACON TOPPING', 'Smithfield PRECOOKED BACON TOPPING', 'Golden Crisp PATRICK CUDAHY FULLY COOKED BACON TOPPING APPLEWOOD SMOKED', or 'Smithfield FULLY COOKED BACON TOPPING'. The products have lot codes 2053-2064 and were produced between February and March 2022.
- Brand
Smithfield- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled bacon topping products immediately to avoid potential injury from metal fragments.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for lot codes 2053-2064 and product names listed in the recall notice, which were produced between February and March 2022.
What should I do with the recalled products?
Throw away or return the products to the place of purchase to prevent potential injury from metal fragments.
Contact Smithfield
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smithfield to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 017-2022 — Smithfield Smithfield Hello, I own a Smithfield that is covered by recall 017-2022 from Smithfield. 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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Where this comes from
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 #017-2022 (May 20, 2022)
- 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.