The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·104-2016·Announced 2016-11-08

Klement's Recalls Beef and Pork Snack Sticks Due to Foreign Matter

Klement's Sausage Company is recalling 1,689 pounds of beef and pork snack sticks due to possible foreign matter contamination. One oral injury has been reported.

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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Klement's Sausage Company, Inc., a Milwaukee, Wisconsin establishment, is recalling approximately 1,689 pounds of beef and pork products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. The ready-to-eat beef and pork snack stick products were produced on May 13, 2016. The specific product subject to recall is 1-oz. plastic packages containing 2 pieces of KLEMENTS ORIGINAL SNACK STICKS NATURALLY HARDWOOD SMOKED NO MSG ADDED GLUTEN FREE with a sell by date of 11-16-17 and case code of 3262. These items bear establishment number EST. 2426B inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered on October 6, 2016, following a consumer complaint filed to the FSIS Des Moines District Office. The FSIS Eastern Laboratory found several additional pieces of foreign material ranging in size from 1 to 4.88 mm in other unopened packages. The company has received one report of an oral injury associated with consumption of these products. The recalled items were shipped to vending distributors in Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These 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
Klement's Sausage Company, Inc. Recalls Beef and Sausage Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Milwaukee Craft Meats, LLC., d/b/a Klement's Sausage Company

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: