Midamar Beef Pastrami and Corned Beef Brisket
City Foods recalls 3,215 lbs of RTE pastrami and corned beef over Listeria risk; EST. 1896.
Do not serve or consume the recalled products. Check your inventory for the affected case codes (19410, 18919, 19751) and establishment number EST. 1896. Dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact City Foods, Inc. with any questions.
Recall at a glance
- Contact
- City Foods, Inc., Brian Sanchez, Office Manager, 773-523-1566, brian@beasbest.com
Why it was recalled
City Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were produced on July 16, 2026, and include Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami (10-lb. boxes, case code 19410), Bea's Best Cooked Corned Beef Brisket (20-30 lb. boxes, case code 18919), and Kirsch Delicatessen Style Cooked Corned Beef Brisket (20-30 lb. boxes, case code 19751). All products bear establishment number EST. 1896 and were shipped to foodservice locations.
Is mine affected?
Check the lot code and best-by (or expiration) date printed on your package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | Size | Case code |
|---|---|---|
| BEA’S BEST COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET | – | 18919 |
| Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami | 10-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2- to 5-lb. pieces | 19410 |
| KIRSCH DELICATESSEN STYLE COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET | – | 19751 |
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Announced by USDA FSIS
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other Listeria recalls
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-08-22 · primary source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service · severity reflects the agency's published classification