FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Imported Meat and Poultry Products from China
USDA FSIS alerts consumers about meat and poultry products from China that were not properly inspected for eligibility. These products are unfit for human consumption and must be discarded.
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What happened, in plain English
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has identified meat and poultry products from China that were not properly inspected for eligibility. These products are ineligible for import into the U.S. and should not be consumed. Consumers are urged to dispose of any such products properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275131-usda-fsis-public-health-alert-ineligible-imported-meat-and-poultry.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275131-usda-fsis-public-health-alert-ineligible-imported-meat-and-poultry · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-12292021-01
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“USDA FSIS Public Health Alert: Ineligible Imported Meat and Poultry from China.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275131-usda-fsis-public-health-alert-ineligible-imported-meat-and-poultry. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-12292021-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ineligible-imported-meat-and-poultry-products-china).
Why it’s dangerous
These products were produced in establishments in China that do not meet U.S. import eligibility requirements. By law, meat and poultry products must be produced in certified establishments in eligible countries and presented to FSIS for reinspection before entering U.S. commerce. Products without these certifications are unfit for human consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased meat or poultry products from China that lack eligible establishment numbers on their packaging. Those most at risk are individuals who consumed these products without proper inspection.
How to tell if you have this one
Products from China that do not have an eligible establishment number on their packaging and were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection. Check the product labels for the list of ineligible products provided by FSIS.
- Brand
USDA FSIS- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Discard Products Properly
Dispose of any meat or poultry products from China by double bagging to reduce the risk of animals accessing them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed health risks from consuming these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Check the product labels for the list of ineligible products provided by FSIS, which includes products without eligible establishment numbers.
What should I do if I have these products?
Discard them properly by double bagging to reduce the possibility of animals accessing the products.
Contact USDA FSIS
We’ve drafted a message you can send USDA FSIS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-12292021-01 — USDA FSIS USDA FSIS Hello, I own a USDA FSIS that is covered by recall PHA-12292021-01 from USDA FSIS. 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 #PHA-12292021-01 (December 29, 2021)
- 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.