KAYEM FOODS RECALLS OVER 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS DUE TO TEMPERATURE ABUSE
Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during storage.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the nationwide and international recall on October 17, 2026. The affected items were produced between March 31, 2026, and October 7, 2026, and were shipped to retail and foodservice locations across the United States as well as Hong Kong.
Key Details of the Recall:
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Affected Products: Various weights of RTE meat and poultry items bearing establishment numbers “EST. M/P 7839,” “EST. P 20935A” and “EST. M 9520” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
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Cause: The issue was discovered after a retail customer reported warm product temperatures upon delivery on October 1, 2026. An internal investigation revealed that the items had been stored in a warehouse cooler experiencing temperature deviations.
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Health Status: As of the announcement, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses linked to the consumption of these products.
What Consumers Should Do:
FSIS warns that some of the recalled products may still be sitting in consumer refrigerators or commercial freezers.
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Do not consume the affected items.
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Throw them away or return them directly to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Kayem Foods Customer Service at 800-426-6100 or via email at [email protected] (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT). For general food safety inquiries, reach out to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
