The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1377-2016·Announced 2016-06-01

Sausage Maker Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Milk Ingredients

The Sausage Maker, Inc. is recalling Dried Sausage Sticks seasoning because the Fermento ingredient contains undeclared whey protein and skim milk powder.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

The Sausage Maker, Inc. is recalling 886 units of THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Dried Sausage Sticks. The product is being recalled because the Fermento ingredient contains undeclared whey protein and skim milk powder. The affected products are sold under five different labels: Net Wt 6.5 oz, Net Wt 2 lbs, Net Wt 25 lbs, Dried Sausage Stick Kit, and Dried Sticks Assortment Kit.

The recall covers products distributed nationwide via internet sales and directly via wholesalers located in California, Indiana, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and West Virginia. Specific SKUs involved include 91500-10 & 12-1218, 91500 & 12-1023, 91500-25, 81130 & 12-1615, and 81135 & 12-1611.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact The Sausage Maker, Inc. for further instructions. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared ingredients pose a risk of allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Dried Sausage Sticks under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 6.5 oz, 2) Net Wt 2 lbs, 3) Net Wt 25 lbs, 4) Dried Sausage Stick Kit, 5) Dried Sticks Assortment Kit

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 (5)

  • SKUs: 1) 91500-10 & 12-1218
  • 2) 91500 & 12-1023
  • 3) 91500-25
  • 4) 81130 & 12-1615
  • 5) 81135 & 12-1611

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 7 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by The Sausage Maker, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →