Johnsonville Recalls Beddar With Cheddar Pork Sausage Links Due to Plastic Fibers
Johnsonville is recalling approximately 42,062 pounds of Beddar with Cheddar pork sausage links due to possible contamination with thin black plastic fibers.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II (USDA Class II equivalent) and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat “Beddar with Cheddar” pork sausage links. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically very thin strands of black plastic fibers. The affected product consists of 14-oz. vacuum-packed packages with a Best By date of 07/11/2023 and code date C35. The sausage links bear establishment number EST. 34224 and were produced on January 26, 2023.
The issue was identified after the company received one consumer complaint regarding the presence of plastic fibers in the product. The recalled items were shipped to retail locations in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Texas. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries resulting from the consumption of this product.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Johnsonville, LLC is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure customers are notified and the product is removed from availability. Consumers with questions can contact Johnsonville’s Consumer Relations Coordinator at 888-556-2728 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
The recalled product
- Product
- Johnsonville, LLC, Recalls Beddar With Cheddar Ready-to-Eat Pork Sausage Links Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Johnsonville, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Johnsonville, LLC
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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