Lucama, North Carolina — More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products have been recalled nationwide after federal officials determined the meat was produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA mark of inspection.
Star Meat Delivery Inc., based in Lucama, recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw meat products on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The recalled products were distributed in bulk under the A&D Foods label and sent to a Georgia distributor for further distribution to retailers and restaurants across the country.
Meat Was Produced Without Federal Inspection
The recall covers a wide range of raw meat products, including goat cuts, beef oxtail, beef ribs, pork chorizo, pork chops, pork feet and other beef and pork items.
The products were produced on various dates before Sept. 22, 2026. They were vacuum-sealed and packed inside cardboard boxes for shipment. However, consumers may not always see the same packaging or labeling described in the recall notice.
The FSIS said some individual packages may have received stickers from retail stores containing pricing and safe-handling instructions, meaning consumers should not rely solely on the appearance of an individual package when checking for recalled meat.
False “EST. 1363” Mark Is a Major Concern
The issue was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. According to the agency, the affected products carry a false USDA mark of inspection displaying the establishment number “EST. 1363.”
That establishment number does not have a federal grant of inspection, according to FSIS. The agency warned:
“The products subject to recall bear false marks of inspection with establishment number ‘EST. 1363,’ which does not have a federal grant of inspection.”
FSIS further stated that:
“Any product bearing the false establishment number ‘EST. 1363’ should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.”
The recalled meat was shipped to A&D Foods, a distributor in Georgia, before being sent onward to retail and restaurant locations nationwide.
Recall Classified as Class I
The recall carries a Class I classification, the highest level used by FSIS for food recalls.
The classification applies when there is a reasonable probability that consuming or using the affected product could result in serious adverse health consequences or death.
FSIS said food produced without inspection can potentially contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants that could put consumers at risk.
Despite the seriousness of the recall, the agency said there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury connected to the recalled products as of the announcement.
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Anyone concerned about possible illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers Should Not Eat or Serve the Meat
FSIS said it is concerned that some of the recalled products could still be sitting in consumer refrigerators or freezers, as well as in restaurant or retail storage areas.
Anyone who purchased an affected product should not eat it. Retailers and restaurants are also being instructed not to sell or serve the recalled meat.
The agency said affected products should either be discarded or returned to the place where they were purchased.
Because the product list may be expanded, FSIS said it could provide additional information or identify more affected items as the recall investigation continues.
What Consumers Should Check
Consumers who have recently purchased bulk or individually packaged raw beef, pork or goat products should check their packaging carefully.
Products associated with the recall were distributed under the A&D Foods label, and the false establishment number “EST. 1363” is a key identifying detail when present.
However, FSIS has warned that individual packages may have different retail stickers, making it important for consumers to pay attention to the recall information rather than relying only on the visible store label.
The agency also said it will conduct recall effectiveness checks to determine whether Star Meat Delivery has successfully removed affected products from distribution and notified customers.
Consumers with food-safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline or reach the agency by email at [email protected].
The recall serves as a reminder to check refrigerators, freezers and restaurant inventory carefully, particularly for meat purchased in bulk.
Have you recently purchased raw beef, pork or goat products? Check your freezer and packaging carefully, and share this recall information with anyone who may have purchased affected meat.
