Maple Leaf Foods recalls 12,000 lb of bacon sold in Idaho, Oregon and Washington

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of about 12,036 pounds of not‑ready‑to‑eat smoked bacon that was imported from Canada and sold to grocery distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The products, marketed under the "Royale Natural Applewood Smoked" and "TOP VALU Uncured Hardwood Smoked" brands, are labeled with Canadian establishment number EST 1 and health certificate 2026‑S732971612. The recall was triggered by an inspection error discovered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which found the bacon had not been re‑inspected upon entry into the United States.

Consumers are advised to check their freezers and discard or return any affected packages. No confirmed illnesses or injuries have been reported, though the recall occurs amid a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has affected more than 11,500 people. For questions, Maple Leaf Foods directs inquiries to Adam Emery, Vice President of Communications.