USDA meat recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a USDA meat recall involving approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA mark of inspection.
Summary: Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina shipped product to A&D Foods in Georgia for nationwide retail and restaurant distribution. Do not eat meat with false establishment number EST. 1363. Official notices: FSIS recalls and alerts · Editorial standards.
By Healthy Golden Gems Health Desk · Published September 25, 2026
USDA meat recall: quick facts
| Agency | USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service |
| Article type | USDA food safety / agriculture health update |
| Hazard note | OTHER — uninspected meat; false USDA inspection mark (not a confirmed pathogen recall) |
| Company | Star Meat Delivery Inc. |
| Location | Lucama, North Carolina |
| Products | Raw beef, pork and goat |
| Quantity | Approximately 167,639 pounds |
| Recall date | September 22, 2026 |
| Distribution | Nationwide (via A&D Foods, Georgia) |
| False establishment number | EST. 1363 |
| Recall classification | Class I |
| Confirmed illnesses | None reported as of the recall announcement |
Why this USDA meat recall was issued
FSIS discovered the problem during surveillance activities and determined the products were produced without federal inspection and distributed with a false USDA inspection mark.
Federal meat inspection is intended to verify that regulated products are produced under required inspection and food-safety controls. FSIS said food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants.
That warning does not mean those contaminants were confirmed in every recalled product. The specific issue identified is production without federal inspection and use of a false inspection mark.
USDA meat recall: which products are included?
The recall covers a wide range of raw beef, pork and goat products distributed under the A&D Foods label, including goat cuts, sliced ribeye, beef chuck, oxtail, short ribs, beef feet, ground pork, pork chorizo, pork chops, pork feet, pork rib pieces, pork Boston butt products, pork hock and menudo mix.
The meat was vacuum-sealed and packed into cardboard boxes. Consumers may not see original A&D Foods labeling if retail stores applied their own price and safe-handling stickers.
USDA meat recall: check for EST. 1363
The key identifier is EST. 1363. FSIS said that number does not correspond to an establishment with a federal grant of inspection.
Because meat may have been repackaged at retail, compare questionable product with official FSIS recall information and label images rather than relying on store packaging alone.
Where was the recalled meat distributed?
Products were shipped to A&D Foods in Georgia and then to retail and restaurant locations nationwide.
FSIS warned some recalled product could remain in household refrigerators or freezers or in restaurant or retail storage.
No confirmed illnesses or injuries reported
As of the September 22, 2026 announcement, FSIS reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled products.
The absence of reported illnesses does not make the products safe to eat. FSIS instructed consumers not to consume affected meat.
USDA meat recall: what consumers should do
Do not eat recalled products. FSIS advises discarding affected meat or returning it to the place of purchase. Restaurants and retailers should not sell or serve them.
Anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Food-safety questions: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 888-674-6854 · FSIS contact resources. Read our medical disclaimer.
What happens next
FSIS conducts recall-effectiveness checks to verify customer notification and removal from commerce.
The agency may update product lists or distribution information. Check official FSIS recall resources when evaluating potentially affected meat.
The bottom line: do not eat meat associated with the false “EST. 1363” inspection mark.
FAQ
Why was the meat recalled? FSIS said products were produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark using establishment number EST. 1363.
How much meat is affected? Approximately 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork and goat products.
Where was the recalled meat distributed? To A&D Foods in Georgia for further distribution to retail and restaurant locations nationwide.
Has anyone become sick? FSIS reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries as of its September 22 announcement.
What should consumers do with recalled meat? Do not eat it. Discard or return it to the place of purchase.
What does “EST. 1363” mean? FSIS said EST. 1363 does not correspond to a federally inspected establishment. Products with that false number are considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.
Sources
- USDA FSIS — Recalls and public health alerts
- USDA FSIS — Star Meat Delivery recall announcement text (September 22, 2026)
- USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Healthy Golden Gems — About us
- Healthy Golden Gems — Health News
Published: September 25, 2026