WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announced a recall of Lorraine Quiche products imported by Maître Saladier Inc. after determining the items were not presented for mandatory import reinspection. According to USDA FSIS, the affected fully cooked, not shelf-stable quiche contains pork and entered U.S. commerce without bearing the USDA mark of inspection.
Maître Saladier recall: Quick summary
The recall affects approximately 6,000 pounds of Lorraine Quiche produced in April 2025 and shipped to distributors across five states. USDA FSIS identified the issue during routine import surveillance activities. Although no illnesses have been reported, the agency urged consumers to avoid consuming the product and to discard or return it. USDA FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure firms remove the product from circulation.
Official recall details
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Recall date: December 19, 2025
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Company: Maître Saladier Inc.
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Product: Lorraine Quiche (with pork) “La Madeleine”
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Issue: Imported without the benefit of USDA import reinspection; no USDA mark of inspection
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Product details: 19.8-lb cardboard boxes containing quiche in metal trays wrapped in plastic; produced April 9 and April 17, 2025; expiration dates April 8, 2028, and April 16, 2028
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What consumers should do: Do not consume; throw away or return to the place of purchase
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Want to know more about what happened? Keep reading.
What happened?
USDA FSIS said inspectors discovered that Maître Saladier Inc., based in Quebec, Canada, had not presented the Lorraine Quiche products for import reinspection into the United States, prompting the company to initiate the recall. The agency announced the recall on December 19, 2025, following routine FSIS import surveillance activities.
Maître Saladier produced the affected products (“Lorraine Quiche (with pork) La Madeleine”) on April 9 and April 17, 2025, packaged them in 19.8-pound boxes, and shipped them to distributors in Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, and Texas. The items lack the USDA mark of inspection, which federal regulations require for meat and poultry products entering U.S. commerce.
In its recall announcement, USDA FSIS noted that “there have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products,” but added that anyone concerned about potential illness should contact a healthcare provider. The agency also cautioned that some products may still be in consumer refrigerators or freezers.
Affected products
Brand | Product | Size | Best by date | Issue | Affected states |
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Lorraine Quiche (with pork) | 19.8 lb | Apr 8, 2028; Apr 16, 2028 | No USDA import reinspection | GA, LA, MD, NC, TX |
What caused the issue?
According to the USDA FSIS notice, the recall occurred because Maître Saladier Inc. did not present the imported quiche for the required import reinspection, a critical step that verifies compliance with U.S. food safety standards. While inspectors did not find bacterial contamination or mislabeling, products lacking inspection oversight pose potential safety risks. USDA FSIS confirmed that no illnesses have been reported.
Questions you might have
Lorraine Quiche (with pork) sold under the La Madeleine name in 19.8-lb boxes.
Maître Saladier Inc. imported the products into the U.S. without undergoing the required USDA import reinspection.
No. The recall is due to a regulatory inspection lapse, not detected bacteria.
USDA FSIS said there are no confirmed illnesses linked to the products.
It means the product did not receive mandatory federal inspection approval.
To distributors in Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, and Texas.
USDA FSIS advises consumers to discard the product or return it to the retailer.
Check for Lorraine Quiche with pork, 19.8-lb packaging, and April 2028 expiration dates.
No. USDA FSIS says the product should not be consumed under any circumstances.
Consumers can reach the St-Hubert Group’s Quality Assurance team or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
Here’s what you should do
- Do not eat the recalled quiche.
- Dispose of it safely or return it to the place of purchase.
- Check the label for “Lorraine Quiche (with pork) La Madeleine,” 19.8-lb packaging, and the listed expiration dates.
- Questions or refunds: Contact Marie-Claude Boucher, Director of Quality Assurance, St-Hubert Group, at [email protected].
- Food safety help: Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Behind the brand
Maître Saladier Inc. is a Quebec-based food manufacturer that produces fully cooked, not shelf-stable products for retail and foodservice distribution. The company’s recall notice states it has ceased distribution of the affected product and is working with USDA FSIS to ensure removal from the supply chain. Source86 reached out to the company for additional comment on how the lapse occurred, but has not yet received a response.
Other relevant recalls
This recall reflects a broader pattern of import-related enforcement actions tracked by Source86. Recent cases include Ghanaianway Recalls Salted Lamb Over Lack of Inspection, Quality Poultry & Seafood Recalls Catfish Fillets Over Lack of Inspection, Trader Joe’s Public Health Alert after Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Flunks Import Reinspection, and Mays Chemical Company Recalls 46,315 Pounds of Frozen Pork Loins Over Import Inspection Lapse. Together, these recalls highlight ongoing challenges in import inspection verification and cross-border supply chain oversight.
“Imported food safety requires parity of oversight between domestic and foreign producers, and verification that foreign suppliers are meeting U.S. safety standards. Programs such as foreign supplier verification are essential tools for assuring that the food we import is as safe as the food produced domestically,” said Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
As Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said:
“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”
Ensuring safe eats
Although this recall has not caused any illnesses, the incident highlights the need for strict import oversight and traceability. Companies can reduce risk by strengthening inspection verification, supplier audits, and documentation controls. Consumers should promptly check their refrigerators and freezers and follow USDA FSIS guidance.
At Source86, we support brands with ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production, helping supply chains respond quickly and responsibly when recalls occur. Contact us.
