The Sausage Maker Instacure #1 Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination
The Sausage Maker, Inc. is recalling Instacure #1 curing salt due to potential metal contamination. Consumers who purchased this product online should discontinue use immediately.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall for potential metal contamination in a food additive. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. FDA Class III recalls typically receive severity scores of 1 or 2. The potential physical hazard from metal particles elevates this slightly above 'Low' to 'Moderate.'
Plain-English summary
The Sausage Maker, Inc. is recalling The Sausage Maker Instacure #1, a sodium nitrite curing salt used in home sausage making. The recall affects Lot 30508DA010 manufactured May 8, 2023, with approximately 995 lbs. distributed through online orders nationwide.
The product is being recalled due to potential metal contamination. Metal particles in the product could cause injury if ingested during food preparation.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Contact The Sausage Maker, Inc. for instructions on returning or properly disposing of the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- The Sausage Maker Instacure #1
- Manufacturer
- The Sausage Maker, Inc.
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot 30508DA010 Manf. 5/8/23 Cat No. 11-1013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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