The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·043-2018·Announced 2018-05-31

Eddy Packing Recalls Smoked Sausage Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Eddy Packing Co. is recalling smoked sausage that may contain soft plastic. The company discovered the issue after a customer complaint.

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 Class II by the agency, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Eddy Packing Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 18,390 pounds of smoked sausage that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic. The affected product is a 10-lb. case of CARLS PORK AND BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH A STICK with lot code 8073, case code PS9319, and a sell-by date of March 14, 2019. The frozen, ready-to-eat items were produced on March 14, 2018, and bear establishment number EST 4800.

The recall was initiated after the company received a customer complaint regarding soft, green plastic material found in the product. The items were shipped to food service businesses in Texas. 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. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers after having purchased the product from food service businesses.

The recalled product

Product
Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Smoked Sausage Product due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Eddy Packing Co., Inc.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same brand · Eddy Packing Co., Inc.