Over 12,000 pounds of bacon imported from Canada have been recalled due to an import violation, as it did not receive the necessary reinspection before entering the U.S. According to the USDA's FSIS, the affected products include Royale Natural and TOP VALU Uncured Bacon, with specific sell-by dates. Consumers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are urged not to consume the recalled bacon and to either discard it or return it for a refund. No illnesses have been reported related to this issue. The recall follows the announcement of 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports.

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July 28, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET

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Thousands of pounds of bacon shipped to the United States from Canada were recalled due to an import violation, according to the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The recall was issued after authorities said the not ready-to-eat smoked bacon product didn't receive an import reinspection before it was sent to the United States, though it did undergo other inspections, the FSIS stated in its July 24 notice.

In total, around 12,036 pounds of bacon imported by Maple Leaf Foods were recalled.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury related to the product, but the FSIS urged consumers not to eat it and instead to throw it away or return it to the original place of purchase for a full refund.

Here's what to know.

See map of where the recalled bacon was sold

The products were sent to Grocery Outlet distributors and retailers in the following states, according to FSIS:

Idaho
Oregon
Washington

USA TODAY has contacted Maple Leaf Foods for additional information, including whether other states could be impacted. A full list of locations where the product was distributed will be posted to the FSIS website once it is available.

What is being recalled?

The following Maple Leaf Foods products are included in the recall:

Royale Natural Applewood Smoked ALL NATURAL Uncured Bacon Product of Canada – 12-ounce vacuum package, with the following sell-by dates printed on the side of the package:
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Sept. 7 2026
TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon Product of Canada – 12-ounce vacuum package with the following sell-by dates printed on the side of the package:
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Sept. 2, 2026
- Sept. 4, 2026
- Sept. 5, 2026
- Sept. 7, 2026

The recalled products were produced on the following dates:

June 9
June 10
June 12
June 13
June 15

"EST. 1" is also printed on the side of the package.

What should you do if you purchased the recalled products?

The agency said the recalled products may still be in consumers' fridges and freezers. It urged people not to consume the recalled products.

Consumers who purchased the bacon should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, according to the FSIS.

Recall comes after tariffs on Canadian imports announced

The recall also comes about a week after President Donald Trump's administration announced 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports.

The tariffs are expected to impact goods imported into the United States from Canada’s auto, alcohol and dairy industries. They're scheduled to take effect on Aug. 19, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled he is open to negotiations, so the final rate and scope may still change.

Contributing: Rachel Barber/ USA TODAY

Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com

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