Kapowsin Meats Recalls Pork Products: Possible Salmonella Contamination Risk
Kapowsin Meats recalls pork products from June 13 to July 15, 2016, due to possible Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-
What happened, in plain English
Kapowsin Meats is recalling approximately 11,658 pounds of pork products produced between June 13 and July 15, 2016, because they may contain Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. This contamination could cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275590-kapowsin-meats-recalls-pork-products-possible-salmonella-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275590-kapowsin-meats-recalls-pork-products-possible-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #062-2016
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“Kapowsin Meats Recalls Pork Products: Possible Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275590-kapowsin-meats-recalls-pork-products-possible-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #062-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kapowsin-meats-inc--recalls-pork-products-due-possible-salmonella-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- contamination in pork products can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The illness typically lasts 4 to 7 days but may require hospitalization in severe cases, especially for vulnerable groups.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased whole hogs for barbeque from Kapowsin Meats between June 13 and July 15, 2016. Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled with establishment number EST. 1628M inside the USDA mark of inspection. These were produced between June 13 and July 15, 2016, and shipped to retailers, institutions, and distributors in Washington.
- Brand
Kapowsin Meats- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return the recalled pork products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Washington.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Washington”
States: Washington.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #062-2016 (July 21, 2016)
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