Kayem Foods Recalls 1.6 Million Pounds of Meat Over Cooling Failure

The Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed the recall includes items sold under the Al Fresco, Kayem, and McKenzie labels. While the scale of the recall is significant, officials reported that no illnesses have been linked to the affected products to date. The company identified the root cause as a mechanical failure within its storage facility, which led to temperature deviations during the holding process. Kayem Foods issued a statement confirming that the vulnerability has been addressed and internal protocols have been updated to prevent a recurrence.