The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·006-2016·Announced 2016-01-16

Kayem Foods Recalls Chicken Sausage Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Pork

Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products due to incorrect nutritional labeling and undeclared pork casings.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared pork) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Massachusetts establishment, is recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on January 16, 2016. The specific product involved is 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of al fresco SWEET APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE, produced on November 4, 2015, and bearing the identification code 308 BW12 USE/FRZ BY FEB 7, 2016.

The recall is due to misbranding. The products bear incorrect nutritional labeling information, listing data for a different product (al fresco Apple Maple Breakfast sausages). Additionally, the sausages are encased in pork casings, which are not declared on the label. This undeclared ingredient may elicit allergic reactions in individuals allergic to pork proteins.

The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Brenda Navaroli, Customer Service Manager, at 1-(800) 426-6100. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Products Due To Misbranding
Brand
Kayem Foods Inc.
Manufacturer
Kayem Foods Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · Kayem Foods Inc.