USDA FSIS·Food·October 17, 2026

Kayem Foods recalls ready-to-eat meat and poultry products over possible temperature abuse during storage

Approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

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Recall details

Product
Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse
Hazard
Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Units
approximately 1,584,361 pounds
Recall date
October 17, 2026

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Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse

Announcement
Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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