The Recall Desk
HighUSDA FSIS·092-2015·Announced 2015-06-16

Venus Foods Recalls Pork Sausage for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Venus Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 25,380 pounds of pork sausage products because they contain wheat, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label.

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 on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 according to the rubric, despite no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Venus Foods Inc., a City of Industry, California establishment, is recalling approximately 25,380 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products contain wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The recall includes 30-lb. cases of Uncle Lin Sausage Original Sausage, Uncle Lin Sausage Spicy Pork Sausage, and Uncle Lin Sausage Sweet Pork Sausage.

The products were produced between June 4, 2014, and May 26, 2015, and bear the establishment number EST. 6292 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant locations in California. The issue was identified during a routine label review by FSIS personnel.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions can contact Robert Tsai, President, at (626) 369-5188, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
Venus Foods Inc Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Brand
Venus Foods Inc.
Manufacturer
Venus Foods Inc.

Distribution

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