Kayem Foods Recalls Meat Products Over Storage Concerns

Before you make your next sandwich or pull something out of the refrigerator for dinner, you may want to take a closer look at the label.

Kayem Foods, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of certain fully cooked meat and poultry products after discovering a problem with the cooling system at one of its warehouses.

The Massachusetts-based company says the malfunction caused storage temperatures to fall outside acceptable ranges, raising concerns about the safety of affected products.

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According to Kayem Foods, the recalled items were stored and shipped between June 7 and October 14, 2026.
The company is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address the situation and remove affected products from circulation.

While the announcement does not identify specific Alabama stores that may have carried the products, consumers in West Alabama are encouraged to check any Kayem Foods products they may have purchased.

The recall involves specific products identified by brand, item description, UPC and lot code.

Consumers who discover they have purchased an affected product are advised not to eat it. Instead, the company recommends disposing of the recalled food.

"Our business depends on providing consumers with safe food of the highest quality," said Kayem Foods President and CEO Matt Monkiewicz. "Out of an abundance of caution, we are undertaking this voluntary recall."

Monkiewicz also apologized to customers, saying the company has corrected the warehouse issue and is taking responsibility for the situation.

Kayem Foods says it is contacting wholesale and retail customers directly with instructions for identifying and disposing of recalled products.

Anyone who has purchased fully cooked meat or poultry products from the company should review the complete list of affected products.

Additional recall information is available through the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Consumers with questions can contact Kayem Foods at 800-426-6100, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, or email info@kayem.com.