Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued for Beef, Pork Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a nationwide public health alert Wednesday for various Blackwing Meats raw beef and pork products that did not receive proper inspection.

The meats were produced "without the benefit of federal inspection" and in some cases may have a false mark of inspection. This issue was uncovered during routine FSIS investigation.

'Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk," the FSIS press release said. "FSIS is continuing to investigate and may add additional products to this alert as more information is obtained."

Which products are affected by this notice?

All Blackwing beef and pork products under this alert were produced from April 2024 through March 2026.

They are as follows:

• 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC BEEF NEW YORK STRIP STEAK," with "EST. 1996" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 10-lb. box of 16-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED package of "BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC GROUND BEEF."
• 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED package of "BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS GRASS FED ORGANIC BEEF STEW MEAT," with "EST. 1996" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BLACKWING ORGANIC MEATS ORGANIC BEEF STEAK STRIPS," with "EST. 1996" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 1-lb. VACUUM-PACKED package of "BLACKWING MEATS BLACKWING BEEF GROUND FROM ORGANIC BEEF," without USDA mark of inspection.
• 12-oz. VACUUM-PACKED package of "BLACKWING MEATS PORK GROUND MADE FROM ORGANIC PORK," without USDA mark of inspection.
• 12-oz. VACUUM-PACKED package of "BLACKWING MEATS Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops 2-6oz Made from Organic Pork," without the USDA mark of inspection.

You can find images of the affected products here. All were shipped to wholesale and retail locations around the United States.

What else to know

Thankfully, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury as a result of the products listed above.

If you have bought any of these products, do not consume them. Instead, dispose of them or return to place of purchase.

Any media members or consumers with questions or concerns can contact Roger Gerber, Blackwing Meats, President, at 847-838-4888 or roger@blackwing.com.