Bought A&D Foods meat? Check for EST. 1363 before it reaches your plate

The recall covers raw intact meat products distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label. FSIS says the recalled items include multiple pork, beef and goat products packed in various-weight cardboard boxes, with individually vacuum-sealed packages inside. The agency has warned that consumer packages may not always show the same bulk label, because some retailers may have added their own stickers for price and safe handling instructions.

That means the most important clue is the establishment mark. FSIS says any product bearing the false establishment number EST. 1363 should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat. The products were made on various dates before September 22, 2026 and were sent to A&D Foods in Georgia for further distribution.

On meat labels, a USDA establishment number is meant to identify a federally inspected facility. In this recall, FSIS says the products carried a false USDA mark of inspection with EST. 1363, and that this number does not have a federal grant of inspection.

That matters because federal inspection is one of the safeguards used to verify that meat products meet required food safety standards. FSIS says food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants that could put consumer health at risk. The issue was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities.

FSIS lists the recalled products as raw pork, beef and goat items sold in bulk under the A&D Foods label. The product list includes goat cuts, goat burn skin-on cuts, pork cuts, beef cuts and other raw meat items. The agency also notes that more products may be added as more information becomes available.

For home cooks, the practical step is simple: check your refrigerator and freezer for any raw pork, beef or goat products connected to A&D Foods or marked with EST. 1363. If you bought meat from a retailer that repacked or relabeled the product, and you are unsure whether it is part of the recall, contact the store where it was purchased.

Consumers should not eat recalled meat. FSIS advises that affected products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Restaurants and retailers are urged not to sell or serve the products.

If the meat is still in a freezer, do not assume freezing makes the recall irrelevant. Freezing can preserve meat for later use, which is exactly why recalls often ask people to check frozen storage carefully. If the product matches the recall information, keep it out of meals, away from customers and out of food prep areas.

FSIS says there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury connected to these products at the time of the announcement. However, the agency also advises anyone concerned about illness or injury after eating the product to contact a healthcare provider.

The absence of confirmed illnesses does not make the products safe. The concern is that the meat was produced without the benefit of federal inspection and carried a false mark. For shoppers, the safest response is to follow the recall instructions rather than trying to judge the meat by smell, color or appearance.

1. Check the label: look for A&D Foods and especially EST. 1363.
2. Check storage: look in both the refrigerator and freezer.
3. Do not cook it: cooking recalled product is not the recommended solution.
4. Dispose or return: throw it away safely or return it to the purchase location.
5. Ask questions: if the product was repacked by a store, contact the retailer for confirmation.

Food recalls can feel stressful, but this one comes with a clear action point: find EST. 1363 and do not eat the product.