The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·088-2015·Announced 2015-06-06

Benedetti Farms Recalls Chicken and Turkey Sausage for Misbranding

Benedetti Farms is recalling approximately 11,670 pounds of chicken and turkey sausage products because hog and sheep casings were not listed on the labels.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared pork and sheep proteins) on common allergens, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Benedetti Farms, Inc., a Sonoma, California establishment, is recalling approximately 11,670 pounds of chicken and turkey sausage products due to misbranding. The products were wrapped in hog and sheep casings that were not listed on the labels. Hog and sheep casings may elicit allergic reactions in the rare cases of individuals known to be allergic to pork or sheep proteins.

The recalled items include various Sierra Sausage Co. and Willie Bird brand chicken and turkey sausages produced between December 14, 2014, and June 4, 2015. These products bear the establishment number P-18216 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to wholesale and institutional locations in California.

The issue was discovered by FSIS in-plant personnel during routine label verification activities. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact Benedetti Farms or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
Benedetti Farms, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Turkey Sausage Products Due To Misbranding
Brand
Benedetti Farms
Manufacturer
Benedetti Farms
Category
Food — Sausage
Hazard

Distribution

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