USDA Issues Massive Meat Recall Due to Falsified Inspection Labels

Posted in Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls on September 24, 2026

A massive meat recall announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prompts consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for potentially dangerous products distributed by Star Meat Delivery Inc. In addition to being illegally sold to the public without the “benefit of inspection,” the problem goes much deeper.

Falsified USDA marks of inspection appear on the product packaging. Leading consumers to believe they have safe protein in their homes.

Here’s what we know about the USDA meat recall and why uninspected and falsified USDA inspection labels can be a huge problem.

What Prompted This Meat Recall?

During routine USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) surveillance activities, inspectors identified meat labeled with a false establishment number.

The USDA says that the establishment number “EST. 1363” does not have a federal grant of inspection and therefore was not observed for processing in the way required by meat producers to sell their products to the public.

“Any product bearing the false establishment number ‘EST. 1363’ should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat,” says the USDA’s press release.

So, why is the USDA inspection process so important?

Why Is USDA Inspection So Important?

While it is unclear whether the meat is truly adulterated, without USDA oversight and approved facility, procedures, and safety measures, this food could be harmful if consumed.

It may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants which can put consumer health and safety at risk.

Including a USDA Inspection label when no inspection has taken place is a serious offense.

In addition to being fraudulent, it could signal issues with the processing facility which could contribute to tainted meat being sold to the public.

So, which products are currently subject to recall?

Meat Recall Products

Meat recall products include approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products. These meat products were produced on various dates prior to September 22, 2026. They can be identified as being vacuum-sealed and packaged into cardboard boxes for shipment.

Affected product was shipped to A&D Foods, a distributor in Georgia. However, from there it was further distributed to retail and restaurant locations nationwide.

Recalled product includes:

• 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

Additional products may be added to the list as more information becomes available.

Repacked Meat Complicates Meat Recall

According to the USDA, “individual consumer packages may not bear this labeling, as retails stores may have applied their own stickers with pricing and safe handling instructions.”

In these cases, the entity that repackaged the meat recall products is responsible for conducting their own recall and notifying customers. Compliant meat retailers should monitor recalls like this and act accordingly. But unfortunately, it is not always possible for consumers to have all of the information.

What Should You Do If You Have Recalled Meat?

FSIS is concerned that some recalled meat may be in the refrigerators or freezers of consumers, restaurants, or retailers. Consumers are urged to not consume recalled meat products. Retailers and restaurants are urged to not sell or serve these products.

If you have products bearing the USDA mark of establishment “EST. 1363” contact your point of purchase for information on how to proceed or return it to where you bought it.

If you are concerned you may have products included in this meat recall that have been repackaged, reach out to your point of purchase and ask.

For now, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. However, anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.

Have You Been Impacted by This Star Meat Delivery Inc Meat Recall?

If you have fallen sick or been seriously impacted by this Star Meat Delivery Inc meat recall, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has food poisoning lawyers that can help.

Undeclared allergens, foreign objects, and bacterial contamination are concerns when dealing with uninspected meat facilities. These harmful adulterants can cause serious, even life-threatening harm.

We expect the food we buy to be safe. When companies cut corners, consumers are at risk.

Call The Lange Law Firm, PLLC at (833) 330-3663 or click here to send an email for a free, no-obligation consultation.

By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)