More Than 87,000 Pounds of Bacon, Pork, Sausage, and More Have Been Recalled — Here’s What to Know

published Sep 27, 2022
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For those of you planning to take on tailgating season by throwing some meat on the grill, you may want to give your cut of choice a second thought. While we’ve already had to deal with a recall on more than 4,000 pounds of sausage and a public health alert issued for both chicken tenders and ground beef in the last month, meat lovers now have a new issue to worry about — and it involves multiple products.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has  announced a recall that impacts 64 different meat products sold by Behrmann Meat and Processing, Inc. The robust recall list includes meat products that were made between July 7, 2022 and September 9, 2022, have the establishment number “EST 20917,” and were sold to retailers and distributors in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. 

Meats included in this recall include smokehouse hams, pulled pork, whole cured bone-in ham, bacon, beef wieners, smoked pork steaks, smoked ribs, and dozens more products. And while the list is already extremely lengthy, the recall notice reveals that there is a chance more items will be added soon.

Each of the ready-to-eat meats are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination. And though the listeria risk was found during product and environmental testing, thankfully, there have been no reports of illness as of yet. Listeria contamination is especially serious for those who are elderly, children, or those that are pregnant, and symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, stomach issues, severe headaches, and more..

If you have any of these items found on the recall list in your home, it’s a good idea to throw them out or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. And as there’s a possibility of more items being added to the list, it would be wise to frequently check the FSIS page for updates.

Wondering what other recalls and public health alerts have been issued lately from your favorite brands? Check out this page that’s updated regularly to stay in the know.