Nick’s Famous Bar-B-Q Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA recalls 3,140 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked pork from Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products may cause serious infections in high-risk groups like pregnant women and older adults.
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What happened, in plain English
Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q is recalling ready-to-eat smoked pork products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The products should be thrown away or returned to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275146-nick-s-famous-bar-b-q-recalls-pork-products-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275146-nick-s-famous-bar-b-q-recalls-pork-products-due · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #36-2021
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“Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q Recalls Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275146-nick-s-famous-bar-b-q-recalls-pork-products-due. Based on USDA FSIS recall #36-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/nicks-famous-bar-b-q-recalls-ready-eat-pork-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening illness in high-risk groups. Even healthy individuals can experience fever, muscle aches, and neurological symptoms.
Who’s affected
People who bought the recalled pork products, especially pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for serious infections.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 20-lb. boxes labeled 'Nick's FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q' with case code 23452 and a use-by date of 09/2022. Products also have USDA inspection number EST. 17863.
- Brand
Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Throw away or return the recalled pork products to the place of purchase immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed cases of illness from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for serious infections.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for 20-lb. boxes labeled 'Nick's FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q' with case code 23452 and a use-by date of 09/2022.
Contact Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 36-2021 — Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q Hello, I own a Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q that is covered by recall 36-2021 from Nick's Famous Bar-B-Q. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 #36-2021 (October 8, 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.