The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·103-2017·Announced 2017-09-29

Belmont Sausage Recalls Smoked Turkey Drumsticks Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Belmont Sausage Co. is recalling smoked turkey drumsticks because they contain undeclared milk, a known allergen. The products were distributed nationwide via an institutional location in Michigan.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, an FDA Class I or USDA Class I classification mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Belmont Sausage Co. is recalling an undetermined amount of smoked turkey drumstick products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The affected items are Wolverine Packing Co. complete protein solutions Smoked Turkey Drumsticks in 25- to 29-oz. packages (lot code 20144) and 20- to 24-oz. packages (lot code 20148). These products were produced between September 27, 2015, and September 27, 2017, and bear establishment number P-21309.

The issue was identified by FSIS Inspection Program Personnel during routine label verification checks. The products were shipped to an institutional location in Michigan, which further distributed them nationwide. 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. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Belmont Sausage Co. Recalls Smoked Turkey Drumstick Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: