City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef
City Foods/Bea's Best Pastrami & Corned Beef — possible Listeria
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, City Foods/Bea's Best Pastrami & Corned Beef by City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 8, 2026 for Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The source rates it a serious health risk.
What happened
City Foods, Inc. is recalling about 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were made on July 16, 2026, have a 60-day shelf life, and were shipped to foodservice locations in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, then distributed further nationwide. No illnesses have been reported so far.
What to do
If you or your institution has these pastrami or corned beef products (check for case codes 19410/18919/19751 or item # MBPS10), do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where they were purchased. If you've eaten this product and develop flu-like symptoms within two months, especially if pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised, contact a healthcare provider and mention this recall.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDAMAR HALAL SLICED PASTRAMI ROUND 4/2.5# - MIDAMAR | — | ITEM #: MBPS10 | — | 10-lb. cardboard box containing four 2.5-lb. pieces |
| BEA'S BEST COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET | — | 18919 | — | 20- to 30-lb. cardboard box containing 2-3 pieces |
| KIRSCH DELICATESSEN STYLE COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET | — | 19751 | — | 20- to 30-lb. cardboard box containing 2-3 pieces |
Nationwide, IA, IL, MI
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
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Is City Foods/Bea's Best Pastrami & Corned Beef recalled?
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, City Foods/Bea's Best Pastrami & Corned Beef by City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 8, 2026 for Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The source rates it a serious health risk.
What should I do?
If you or your institution has these pastrami or corned beef products (check for case codes 19410/18919/19751 or item # MBPS10), do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where they were purchased. If you've eaten this product and develop flu-like symptoms within two months, especially if pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised, contact a healthcare provider and mention this recall.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: Nationwide, IA, IL, MI.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
3 products listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: ITEM #: MBPS10, 18919, 19751. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.