Johnsonville Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
Johnsonville is recalling approximately 109,603 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may contain hard, green plastic pieces.
The agency’s classification
USDA FSIS: Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'Class I' recall, which per the rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe) regardless of the lack of reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 109,603 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. The recall involves 14-oz. plastic packages containing 6 pieces of JALAPE•O CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage with Best By dates of 04/04/2018 and Batch IDs 1001124486 or 1001124487. These fully cooked products were produced on January 4, 2018, and bear establishment number EST. 34224 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated after the company received three consumer complaints identifying pieces of hard, green plastic in the sausage. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can call or text Johnsonville Consumer Relations at 1-888-556-2728.
The recalled product
- Product
- Johnsonville, LLC Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Johnsonville, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Johnsonville, LLC
- Category
- Food — Processed Meat
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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