Star Meat Recall: Check EST. 1363 on Beef, Pork and Goat

A nationwide Class I recall covers approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products made by Star Meat Delivery Inc. without federal inspection. The bulk products were shipped under the A&D Foods name to a Georgia distributor, then sent to retail stores and restaurants across the United States.

The most important identifier is a false USDA inspection mark carrying establishment number “EST. 1363.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says that number is not associated with a federally inspected establishment. Consumers should not eat affected meat, even if it looks or smells normal.

What the Star Meat recall covers

The recalled meat was produced on various dates before September 22, 2026. Products were vacuum-sealed and packed in cardboard boxes in varying weights. FSIS says both fresh and frozen meat may be involved.

The recall was announced September 22 and classified as Class I, the agency’s highest risk category. A Class I designation means there is a reasonable probability that using the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. No confirmed illnesses or injuries had been reported when FSIS issued the notice.

How to identify the false EST. 1363 mark

Check large boxes, vacuum-sealed inner packages and any original labels for “EST. 1363.” FSIS says this establishment number is false. If you find it, do not cook, taste, sell or serve the meat.

Identification can be harder for household shoppers because stores may have repackaged the bulk meat and added their own price or safe-handling labels. If a package no longer shows the original A&D Foods label or establishment number, contact the store or restaurant and ask whether its beef, pork or goat products came through A&D Foods in Georgia or Star Meat Delivery in North Carolina.

FSIS published a 19-page label guide showing the recalled box labels. Compare the product name, cut, package format and any remaining codes—not just the retailer’s sticker.

All 23 recalled product types

The official notice lists the following A&D Foods products. Package weights can vary, so do not rely on weight alone.

GOAT CUT 1-1/2” 10.00 LBS
GOAT BURN SKIN ON CUT 1-1/2” 10.00 LBS
SLICE RIBEYE 4oz 10.00 LBS
BEEF CHUCK THIN SLICED KBQ 4 MM 20.00 LBS
BEEF OXTAIL CUT 10.00 LBS
BEEF SHORT RIBS SLD 3/8” REGULAR 10.00 LBS
SHANKS BONE IN CUT 1.5 10.00 LBS
PORK GROUND 10.00 LBS
PORK CHORIZO 10.00 LBS
PORK CHOP B/I 10.00 LBS
PORK FEET CUT 8 PCS 10.00 LBS
PORK FEET CUT 6 PCS 10.00 LBS
PORK RIB PIECES PREM 1” 10.00 LBS
PORK BOSTON DICED 10.00 LBS
PORK BOSTON SLICE 1 INCH 20.00 LBS
Menudo Mix 30.00 LBS
PORK BOSTON THIN SLICED 3.5MM 20.00 LBS
PORK HOCK SLICED 10.00 LBS
Beef Ribs 4Bone 2” C. Cut P/Caldo
Beef Short Rib Thin Sliced
Pork Boston Butt Sliced 4MM
Beef Short Ribs SLD 3/8” Premium C. Cut
Beef Feet Cut

What consumers should do now

Do not eat the product. Cooking is not a substitute for the missing federal inspection and does not resolve possible undeclared allergens or every potential hazard.
Photograph the package, retailer label, receipt and any visible codes before disposal. This can help the store trace its supplier.
Return the meat to the place of purchase or discard it securely so people and animals cannot retrieve it.
Clean and sanitize refrigerator or freezer shelves, containers and utensils that contacted leaking raw meat. Wash hands thoroughly afterward.
Ask the retailer or restaurant directly if you received repackaged meat and the original establishment number is missing.

FSIS says retailers and restaurants should not sell or serve the recalled products. The agency is concerned some meat may remain in household freezers, restaurant kitchens or store back rooms because the products were distributed nationwide.

Why meat produced without inspection is a serious issue

Federal inspection is not a guarantee that every food is risk-free, but it provides required oversight of slaughter and processing, sanitation controls, labeling and other safeguards. Meat made outside that system can carry undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria or other contaminants that were not identified through routine inspection.

This recall is not tied to one confirmed pathogen, and the absence of reported illness does not establish that the meat is safe. The action is based on the products being produced without inspection and bearing a false inspection mark.

How to report a problem or ask questions

For recall-specific questions, FSIS lists Jennifer Joyner of Star Meat Delivery Inc. at 252-239-0610. Consumers with general meat or poultry safety questions can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or submit a question through Ask USDA.

If anyone becomes ill after eating a suspected recalled product, contact a health care professional and report the event to the appropriate local health department. Keep photos, packaging details and purchase information if they are available.

A small temperature monitor can help confirm that a refrigerator or freezer stays in a safe range, but it cannot make recalled meat safe. ReaderSpice may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon purchases at no additional cost to you.

The bottom line

Check raw beef, pork and goat products for the false “EST. 1363” mark, especially bulk or repackaged meat bought from retailers that may have received A&D Foods products. If the original label is gone and you are unsure, ask the seller to verify its supplier. Do not eat affected products; return or discard them.