More than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to False USDA Inspection Labels

More than 167,000 pounds of raw meat have been recalled after federal officials discovered the products were produced without the required USDA inspection and carried a false inspection mark.

Star Meat Delivery Inc., based in North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, meaning they did not undergo the required process used to verify that meat is safe, wholesome and properly labeled. The recalled products also carried a false USDA mark of inspection using establishment number “EST. 1363.”

The FSIS has classified the recall as Class I, its highest risk level. The classification is used when there is a reasonable probability that consuming or being exposed to a violative product could cause serious health consequences or death.

What Meat Is Included in the Recall?

The recalled products include various raw pork, beef and goat items that were produced on dates before September 22, 2026. They were vacuum-sealed and packaged in cardboard boxes before being distributed.

Some of the products were sold under the A&D Foods label and included various cuts of goat and beef. Because individual retail stores may have applied their own labels to consumer packages, some products may not display the false establishment number.

The products were distributed in bulk to retailers and restaurants, meaning consumers may have purchased or consumed the meat without realizing it was part of the recall.

Why Is Uninspected Meat Dangerous?

Federal inspection is an important part of the meat-safety system. Meat produced for commercial distribution is inspected to help ensure it meets federal food safety and labeling requirements.

When meat bypasses that inspection process, regulators cannot verify that the products met those requirements. The recalled products were also falsely labeled as having received USDA inspection.

Any product bearing the false establishment number “EST. 1363” should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have recalled meat should not eat it. The USDA recommends throwing the products away or returning them to the place where they were purchased.

Consumers should also take precautions when handling recalled meat. Raw meat can spread harmful bacteria to hands, kitchen surfaces and other foods if it is not handled properly.

No illnesses or injuries had been confirmed in connection with the products. However, consumers who develop symptoms of foodborne illness after eating recalled meat should contact a healthcare provider.

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Recalled meat can be unsafe for human consumption. It is important for consumers to avoid defective and recalled food and other products.

If you have become ill or injured by a defective product, seek legal help from a Columbia products liability lawyer from Simmons Law Firm. These cases require the ability to take on corporate defendants who will litigate aggressively. We will not back down. To schedule a consultation, fill out the online form or call (803) 779-4600.

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