Nationwide Meat Recall
USDA Issues Class I Recall For Over 167,000 Pounds Of Uninspected Meat
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Key Points
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The issue was discovered during routine surveillance activities conducted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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The recalled products were produced on multiple dates through Sept. 22, 2026, according to the USDA recall alert.
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Examples of the affected products include A&D Foods Beef Ribs 4Bone 2-inch C. Cut P/Caldo and Beef Short Ribs SLD 3/8-inch Premium C. Cut, sold in various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed portions.
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FSIS said the false establishment number “EST. 1363” does not hold a federal grant of inspection, rather than belonging to a federally inspected facility.
Star Meat Delivery Inc., a North Carolina company, is recalling 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork and goat products sold nationwide. USDA issued a Class I recall — the most serious level — because the meat was produced without federal inspection and carries a counterfeit USDA mark. The fake inspection number is "EST. 1363," which holds no federal authority.
The uninspected meat could contain dangerous bacteria, undeclared allergens or other harmful contaminants that may cause serious illness or death, USDA warned. The products were distributed through A&D Foods, a Georgia company, in more than 20 different vacuum-packed beef, pork and goat items. No illnesses have been reported so far, but officials say more products may be added to the recall.
How the Tainted Meat Was Discovered
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service found the problem during routine surveillance activities. The recalled products were made on various dates through September 22, 2026. The fake inspection mark was the red flag that triggered the investigation and led to the Class I classification.
What Products Are Affected and Where to Find Them
The recall includes more than 20 different meat products in cardboard boxes containing vacuum-packed portions. Examples include A&D Foods Beef Ribs and Beef Short Ribs sold in various weights. According to Charlotte Observer, the meat was distributed nationwide, making it available in stores across the country. Retail packages may not show the fake establishment number if stores added their own labels.
Consumers, restaurants and retailers should stop using these products immediately. Houston Chronicle reports that anyone who has the meat should either throw it away or return it to where they bought it. Do not eat, cook or serve the products under any circumstances.
Why Federal Inspection Matters for Food Safety
Federal inspection ensures meat is safe to eat. USDA checks facilities and processes to catch bacteria and contaminants before products reach stores. The fake establishment number "EST. 1363" does not belong to any federally inspected facility, meaning no safety checks were performed on these products.
Class I recalls are the highest alert level, used only when there is a reasonable risk of serious harm or death. All Recipes notes this is the most serious classification USDA issues. Because these products bypassed all safety inspections, they pose a significant unknown risk to anyone who consumes them.
Investigation Ongoing; More Products May Be Added
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service continues investigating Star Meat Delivery Inc. and its distributor A&D Foods. Officials warn that the recall could expand as they uncover more uninspected products from these companies. Anyone with information should contact their local health department or USDA.
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