More than 3,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef have been recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with potentially dangerous Listeria bacteria.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Aug. 8 and updated the notice on Aug. 13.
City Foods, Inc., based in Chicago, is recalling approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat meat products that were produced on July 16, 2026.
The products have a 60-day shelf life.
According to the USDA, the meats were originally shipped to foodservice locations in Illinois, Iowa and Michigan before being distributed more widely across the country.
Consumers and businesses are being urged to check for the establishment number “EST. 1896” inside the USDA inspection mark.
The recalled products include:
- 10-pound cardboard boxes containing four 2.5-pound packages of “MIDAMAR HALAL SLICED PASTRAMI ROUND 4/2.5# – MIDAMAR,” with item number “MBPS10” on the label.
- Various-weight 20- to 30-pound boxes containing two to three pieces of “BEA’S BEST COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET,” with case code “18919.”
- Various-weight 20- to 30-pound boxes containing two to three pieces of “KIRSCH DELICATESSEN STYLE COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET,” with case code “19751.”
The possible contamination was discovered during routine inspection procedures.
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of anyone becoming sick after eating the recalled meat.
Still, health officials warn that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in people who are at higher risk.
Listeria infection can cause symptoms including nausea, diarrhea and vomiting when it affects the digestive system.
If the infection spreads into the bloodstream, symptoms may include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and other flu-like symptoms.
The infection can be especially dangerous for pregnant people, adults over age 65 and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Because some of the recalled products may still be in refrigerators or freezers, customers and foodservice businesses are being urged to carefully check labels before serving or eating them.
Anyone who believes they may have eaten one of the recalled products and develops concerning symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.
