Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential temperature abuse during storage. The recall, announced by federal regulators on October 17, 2026, affects items produced between March 31, 2026, and October 7, 2026, that were distributed to retail, and foodservice outlets nationwide and in Hong Kong.
Details High-Risk Recall of 1.5 Million Pounds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall for more than 1.5 million pounds of products manufactured at the company’s Chelsea, Massachusetts, facility. The items are classified as Class I, a high-risk category indicating a reasonable probability that consumption could lead to serious health consequences or death. This classification reflects a health hazard situation where the risk of adverse consequences or fatality is considered reasonable if the products are consumed.
M/P 7839,” “EST. P 20935A,” or “EST. M 9520″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers are encouraged to check their refrigerators for these items, which were shipped to various retail, wholesale club, and foodservice locations. In Florida, for example, Publix is among the retailers that have carried the affected products. A detailed list of the specific products and UPC codes subject to this action, identified as Recall 026-2026, is available for review to help the public identify potentially compromised items.”
Discovery of Temperature Deviations
The recall stems from a retail customer complaint received on October 1, 2026, regarding warm temperatures at the point of delivery. Following an investigation, the company determined that certain ready-to-eat products had been stored in a warehouse cooler that experienced temperature deviations. While there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the consumption of these items, the FSIS is urging consumers not to eat them. Products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumer Resources and Identification
The agency has provided mechanisms for consumers to identify if their purchases are subject to the recall. The FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms have properly notified their customers and that steps are taken to ensure the products are no longer available to consumers. When available, retail distribution lists are posted on the official FSIS website.
For those with inquiries regarding the recall process, Kraig Naasz, the Media Spokesperson for Kayem Foods Inc., is the designated contact for media members. He can be reached at 703-628-3669 or via email at media@kayem.com.
Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse | Food Safety and Inspection ServiceWASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2026 – Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and…
- Kayem Foods Customer Service: 800-426-6100 (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT) or info@kayem.com.
- USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854 or MPHotline@usda.gov.
- Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System: Available 24 hours a day at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Anyone concerned about an illness following the consumption of these products is advised to contact a healthcare provider.
