Here’s a current, publish-ready article based on the USDA’s September 22, 2026 recall notice. The key point is that this is a Class I recall, involving about 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products produced without federal inspection and carrying a false USDA inspection mark. (FSIS)

Pork, Beef and Goat Recalled Nationwide as Highest Warning Issued

A major meat recall has been announced nationwide, and consumers with pork, beef, or goat products in their refrigerator or freezer are being urged to check their packages carefully.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products.

The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and carried a false USDA mark of inspection. The recall was announced September 22, 2026. (FSIS)

Why Is This Recall So Serious?

FSIS classified the recall as Class I, the agency’s highest-risk recall classification.

According to FSIS, a Class I recall is used when there is a reasonable probability that eating the recalled product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

That does not mean that every package will make someone sick. However, because the meat was produced without required federal inspection and bears a false inspection mark, consumers should not eat products covered by the recall. (Allrecipes)

As of the September 22 announcement, FSIS reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled products. (WEIS News)

What Meat Is Included?

The recall involves a wide variety of raw meat products, including products made from:

• Beef
• Pork
• Goat

Examples include goat cuts, sliced ribeye, thin-sliced beef chuck, beef oxtail, beef short ribs, beef feet and shanks.

The pork products include items such as ground pork, pork chorizo, pork chops, pork feet, pork hocks, Boston butt cuts and other pork pieces.

A product labeled “Menudo Mix” is also included in the recall. (WEIS News)

The products were produced on various dates before September 22, 2026, vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes.

The Number Consumers Need to Know: EST. 1363

One of the most important details for consumers is the establishment number.

The recalled products bear the false establishment number:

EST. 1363

FSIS says this number does not correspond to an establishment with a federal grant of inspection.

The agency says any product bearing this false establishment number should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat. (Allrecipes)

There Is Another Complication

Consumers may not always find the original labeling on the package in their refrigerator or freezer.

According to FSIS, the meat was shipped in bulk to A&D Foods in Georgia and was subsequently distributed to retailers and restaurants across the country.

Some individual consumer packages may have had store-applied stickers added to them. Those stickers may contain pricing information and safe-handling instructions rather than the original product labeling.

That means checking the packaging carefully is particularly important. (WEIS News)

What Should You Do If You Have the Meat?

If you believe you have one of the recalled products, do not eat it.

FSIS advises consumers to either:

1. Throw the product away, or
2. Return it to the place where it was purchased.

Restaurants and retailers should not sell or serve the recalled meat. (WEIS News)

If you’re unsure whether a package is affected, don’t taste it to find out.

It is also a good idea to check your freezer. Meat purchased weeks or months ago can easily be forgotten, especially when it has been stored in a deep freezer.

Why Federal Inspection Matters

The USDA inspection system exists to help ensure that regulated meat and poultry products meet federal food-safety requirements.

FSIS said the recalled products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and were improperly marked as though they had received federal inspection.

The agency warns that food produced without inspection can potentially contain harmful bacteria, undeclared allergens or other contaminants. (Dallas Express)

What If You Already Ate It?

If you have already eaten meat that may be part of the recall, don’t panic.

FSIS had reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries associated with these products as of the recall announcement.

However, anyone who develops symptoms or is concerned about a possible foodborne illness should contact a healthcare professional.

Don’t rely on appearance, smell or taste to determine whether recalled meat is safe.

Keep Checking for Updates

FSIS says the list of recalled products and labels may be expanded as additional information becomes available.

The agency also expects to provide retail distribution information when available.

Because the recalled meat was distributed through retailers and restaurants nationwide, consumers should pay attention to updates rather than assuming the products were limited to one particular state. (WNKY News 40 Television)

Recall Contact Information

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Star Meat Delivery Inc. at 252-239-0610.

For general meat and poultry food-safety questions, the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can be reached at 888-674-6854. (WEIS News)

The Bottom Line

This recall involves approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products distributed nationwide.

The biggest warning signs are:

Class I recall
Produced without federal inspection
False USDA inspection mark
Establishment number: EST. 1363
Products may still be in refrigerators, freezers, restaurants and stores

If you find meat that matches the recall information, do not eat it. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

And if you’re checking your freezer tonight, don’t forget to look at those packages you bought a while ago. A recalled product isn’t necessarily something you purchased yesterday.

Have you checked your freezer for recalled meat lately? Share this information with family and friends so they can check theirs, too.

This article is based on information available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service as of September 23, 2026. Consumers should check the official recall notice for the latest product labels and updates. (FSIS)

For publication, I’d recommend linking the article’s recall details directly to the so readers can check the complete product-label list.