5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BL…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BL… from The recalling company. The alert was issued on March 25, 2026. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BL…. The company behind the recall is The recalling company, based in Nationwide. The USDA describes the product as: “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 O…”

Why was 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BL… recalled?

According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s Note: Mar. 30, 2026 – The labels in this release were revised to remove unrelated product that was inadvertently included in the background of some photos. WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection S….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 5-lb. box of 8-oz. packages containing a VACUUM-PACKED piece of "BL…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact The recalling company or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in Nationwide. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.