Maple Leaf Foods Recalls Over 12,000 Pounds of Bacon Due to Import Inspection Issues
Maple Leaf Foods has recalled over 12,000 pounds of uncooked smoked bacon imported from Canada due to issues with U.S. import inspections. The recall, announced on July 24, involves specific "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked" and "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked"…
Pittsburgh, PA, July 28, 2026 —
Maple Leaf Foods is voluntarily recalling more than 12,000 pounds of uncooked smoked bacon. The products were imported from Canada and the recall is a result of issues identified during U.S. import inspections.
The recall, which was announced on July 24, includes specific varieties of bacon under the “Royale Natural Applewood Smoked” and “TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked” brand names. The affected products are those with particular sell-by dates, details of which were not fully specified in the provided information.
This action has been classified as a Class I recall by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). A Class I recall signifies that there is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. However, as of the announcement, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled bacon.
Consumers who have purchased the affected bacon products are advised to either discard the items or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Maple Leaf Foods has not provided specific details regarding the exact nature of the U.S. import inspection issues or the range of sell-by dates for the recalled products.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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