USDA Announces Meat Recall Affecting Over 160,000 Pounds

Most of us probably have a package of raw meat in the freezer for an emergency meal—unless you’re following a vegetarian or vegan diet. But if you recently purchased yours, you may want to take a second look at the label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just announced a recall affecting approximately 167,639 pounds of meat.

According to the USDA’s announcement, several raw pork, beef, and goat products are being recalled by Star Meat Delivery Inc., as they “were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, bearing labels with a false USDA mark of inspection.” The issue was discovered during routine Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) surveillance activities. The USDA has classified the recall at the highest risk level.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Which products are impacted by the recall?

All of the recalled meat was produced prior to September 22, 2026, and was distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label, according to the USDA. The meat was originally shipped to a distributor in Georgia before making its way to various retailers and restaurants nationwide.

The USDA is warning that the recalled products may have a false inspection label with the establishment number “EST. 1363.”

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• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “GOAT CUT 1-1/2″ 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “GOAT BURN SKIN ON CUT 1-1/2″ 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “SLICE RIBEYE 4oz 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “BEEF CHUCK THIN SLICED KBQ 4 MM 20.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “BEEF OXTAIL CUT 10.00LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “BEEF SHORT RIBS SLD 3/8″ REGULAR 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “SHANKS BONE IN CUT 1.5 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK GROUND 10.00LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK CHORIZO 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK CHOP B/I 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK FEET CUT 8 PCS 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK FEET CUT 6 PCS 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK RIB PIECES PREM 1″ 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK BOSTON DICED 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK BOSTON SLICE 1 INCH 20.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “Menudo Mix 30.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK BOSTON THIN SLICED 3.5MM 20.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods “PORK HOCK SLICED 10.00 LBS”
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Ribs 4Bone 2″ C. Cut P/Caldo
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Short Rib Thin Sliced
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Pork Boston Butt Sliced 4MM
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Short Ribs SLD 3/8″ Premium C. Cut
• Various-weight cardboard boxes containing individually vacuum-packed A&D Foods Beef Feet Cut

According to the report, not all products may contain that labeling, since retail stores may attach their own stickers with pricing and safe-handling instructions.

More information, including photos of the product labels, can be found in the USDA’s announcement.

Can eating the recalled meat make you sick?

As of right now, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries associated with the recall. However, the USDA warns that “food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk.”

What should you do with a recalled product?

The USDA is urging any consumers who have the recalled meat in their homes not to eat it, as it should be “considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.” Instead, throw it away or return it to where you bought it. If you have questions about the recall, you can also contact Star Meat Delivery Inc. at 252-239-0610 or [email protected]. If you’ve already eaten any of the recalled products and have any health concerns, contact a doctor right away.