Check your fridge, freezer — Multiple Class I recalls issued; 82K pounds of meat impacted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a surge of Class I food recalls over the past month, impacting consumers across the country.
In December alone, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced six Class I recalls, covering more than 81,000 pounds of meat and poultry products.
A Class I recall is the most serious level, meaning there is a "reasonable probability" that consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death, according to FSIS.
All six December recalls are ongoing.
Here's what consumers should know about each case.
Nationwide
Olympia Provisions kielbasa
Nearly 2,000 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa are being recalled after a consumer reported finding metal in the product.
The affected 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages have "BEST IF USED BY Feb. 19, 2026" dates.
Products were shipped to retailers in California, Oregon and Washington, and sold nationwide online.
No injuries have been reported as of Jan. 12.
Suzanna's Kitchen breaded chicken
More than 62,500 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken are being recalled nationwide due to misbranding and an undeclared soy allergen.
The products were distributed in 18-pound cases that contained four units of "Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Portions" with the case code "P-1380 126237 B30851 23:11 K04" printed on the side of the packaging.
State specific
Mountain West Food Group ground beef
About 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef sold in six states are being recalled due to potential E. coli contamination.
The products were distributed in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Products were sold in 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled "FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF," and with a "USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083" printed on the side of the packaging.
No illnesses have been reported as of Jan. 12.
Maître Saladier quiche products
Approximately 6,000 pounds of Lorraine Quiche products containing pork are being recalled after bypassing federal inspection.
Products were sold in 19.8-pound cardboard boxes, labeled "Lorraine Quiche (with pork) La Madeleine" in metal trays wrapped in plastic.
Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina and Texas are impacted by the recall.
The products do not bear a USDA mark of inspection but are marked with expiration dates of April 8, 2028, and April 16, 2028.
Ghanaianway Restaurant and Grocery salted lamb
Nearly 6,000 pounds of fresh salted lamb sold between March and December 2025 are being recalled for bypassing federal inspection.
Affected products were shipped to restaurant and retail locations in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Products included in the recall have a one-year shelf life, though it is not indicated on the packaging.
"The products subject to recall do not bear a USDA mark of inspection nor do they declare a best by or production date," the recall states.
"Some packages do not bear a label at all."
La Guadalupana Foods tamales
Roughly 2,669 pounds of frozen tamales are being recalled for misbranding and undeclared milk allergens.
Bean, cheese and jalapeño tamales were mislabeled as mild pork tamales and sold in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Products were sold in 10.9-pound plastic-lined boxes containing 50 tamales labeled "La Guadalupana MILD PORK TAMALES Wrapped in Corn Husks."
What consumers should do
The USDA advises consumers to not eat recalled products and instead return them to the place of purchase for a refund or discard them.
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