USDA recalls over 1.5 million pounds of Kayak Foods ready-to-eat meat products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a nationwide recall of more than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, sausages and deli meats from Kayem Foods due to possible temperature abuse.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a nationwide recall of 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products produced by Massachusetts-based Kayem Foods. The recall covers packaged hot dogs, bacon, smoked brisket, flavored chicken sausages, meatballs and sliced deli meats sold under brand names such as Kayem, Al Fresco, McKenzie, Triple M, Deutschmacher and Jordan's.
The affected items were produced between March 31 and Oct. 7, 2026, and distributed to retail and food-service locations across the United States. FSIS said the recall was triggered after a customer reported receiving a warm product on Oct. 1, leading investigators to discover temperature deviations in a warehouse cooler where the products were stored.
"The products may not have been kept at the appropriate temperature and could be spoiled," the agency stated.
Health officials warned that the recalled items could be present in consumers' refrigerators and advised people not to consume them or to return them to the place of purchase. No confirmed illnesses have been reported.
A list of the specific items and photos of the product labels are available from the agency.