Fontanini Recalls Raw Frozen Pork Sausage Due to Plastic Contamination
Fontanini Foods is recalling raw, frozen pork sausage links that may contain clear, hard plastic. The products were distributed to food service establishments in four states.
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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' (USDA Class I), which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, despite the absence of reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Fontanini Foods LLC is recalling approximately 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically clear, hard plastic. The affected products are 10-lb. cardboard box cases containing “Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS” with “ITEM 393” printed on the box and “PACKED ON 06/23/2026” printed on the shipping label. These items bear establishment number “EST. 6944” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated after the company received two customer complaints regarding the presence of clear, hard plastic in the sausage. The products were produced on June 23, 2026, and shipped to distributors in California, Florida, Michigan, and Nevada for use in food service establishments, including restaurants. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Food service establishments and restaurants are urged not to serve this product. Consumers and foodservice operators should throw away the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. Questions about the recall can be directed to Fontanini Foods at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Fontanini Foods LLC Recalls Raw, Frozen Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Fontanini Foods, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Fontanini Foods, LLC
- Category
- Food — Raw Pork Products
Distribution
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