The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·050-2014·Announced 2014-08-06

Cavanaugh Smoked Sausage Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Zemco Industries is recalling Cavanaugh Smoked Sausage because it contains soy, a known allergen not listed on the label.

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 metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'High - Class I' recall. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Zemco Industries Inc., a Buffalo, New York establishment, is recalling approximately 106,800 pounds of Cavanaugh Smoked Sausage. The recall is due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen. The product contains soy, which is a known allergen that is not declared on the packaging labels.

The recalled product consists of 2.5 lb. packages of Cavanaugh Smoked Sausage. The items were produced on June 11, 13, and 19, 2014, and July 10, 19, and August 1, 2014. Use By dates range from September 9, 2014, to October 30, 2014. The packages bear the establishment number Est. 5222. The product was distributed to centers for resale and retail establishments nationwide.

The company discovered the issue after reformulating the product and updating packaging, but employees used the old formulation containing soy. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. Consumers with questions should contact Consumer Relations at (866) 328-3156.

The recalled product

Product
New York Firm Recalls Sausage Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Category
Food — Sausage
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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