When the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issues a recall for a meat product, the reason is not always a problem with the meat itself. Often, the recall is due to a cross-contamination risk that occurred during the packaging process. This happens when a product comes into contact with an undeclared allergen, like dairy or nuts, or a pathogen like Listeria from a contaminated surface. These recalls highlight the critical importance of a clean and controlled processing environment.
