The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·099-2015·Announced 2015-07-10

Gourmet Culinary Solutions Recalls Turkey Sausage Products Due to Foreign Matter

Gourmet Culinary Solutions is recalling approximately 495 pounds of turkey sausage products that may contain pieces of a conveyor belt.

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 and involves foreign matter contamination (conveyor belt pieces) with no reported adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Culinary Solutions, a Statham, Georgia establishment, is recalling approximately 495 pounds of turkey sausage products that are part of a frozen entrée containing French toast sticks and peaches. The products, produced on May 14, 2015, may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of a conveyor belt inside the packaging.

The specific product subject to recall is 8.25 oz. compartment trays of Golden Gourmet French Toast Sticks with Turkey Patty & Peaches with a Use by Date of 11/14/16. The packages bear establishment number P-21200 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Individual entrées were distributed to older adults in Georgia as part of the Meals on Wheels program.

The issue was discovered in 10-lb. bulk packages of the French toast sticks by a customer of the ingredient manufacturer, who then contacted Gourmet Culinary Solutions. The company notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and began a market withdrawal. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Gourmet Culinary Solutions Recalls Turkey Sausage Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
VF America, LLC
Manufacturer
VF America, LLC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.