The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·023-2026·Announced 2026-09-25

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: