Consumer Advisory: Voluntary Recall of Ground Beef Sold at Waynesboro KJ’s Market

Tue, Jan 20 2026

WAYNESBORO, GA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is notifying consumers of a voluntary recall initiated by KJ's Market, located at 208 W. 6th Street in Waynesboro, Georgia, involving ground beef sold at the location on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The recall was initiated due to the potential for contamination associated with the meat processing equipment.

Upon discovery of the issue, the establishment took immediate corrective action, including removing all potentially affected ground beef processed on the impacted equipment from store shelves. No other products are included in this recall.

Consumers who purchased ground beef from KJ's Market after 10:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, are advised not to consume the product. Affected product should be discarded or returned to the store for a full refund or replacement, regardless of whether a receipt is available.

The GDA is working with the establishment to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken and that food safety requirements are met. At this time, the GDA is not aware of any confirmed reports of injury due to the consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about possible injury should contact a healthcare provider.

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• Matthew Agvent,Communications Director
• Liz Rivera-Brown,Deputy Communications Director

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Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tyler J Harper, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334