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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Berkshire Natural Casing Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2019
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Summary

Ashland Sausage Co. is recalling approximately 1,092 pounds of Berkshire Natural Casing Sausage because the product may contain pieces of hard, dark plastic. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding plastic pieces inside the sausage. About 995 pounds were successfully recovered, but some product may still be in consumer freezers or refrigerators.

Risk

Small pieces of hard, dark plastic in the product pose a choking hazard or a risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if consumed. No injuries or illnesses have been confirmed to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 12-oz. plastic packages of BERKSHIRE NATURAL CASING SAUSAGE (containing 5 pieces) with lot code S318.
  2. Look for establishment number 'EST. 21549' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product packaging.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about a possible injury or illness, contact your healthcare provider.
  5. Contact Paul Podgorski, plant manager at Ashland Sausage Co., at (630) 690-2600 with any questions regarding this recall.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: BERKSHIRE NATURAL CASING SAUSAGE (12-oz)
Variants: 5 pieces per package
Lot Numbers:
S318
Establishment #: EST. 21549
Date Ranges: Produced on Nov. 14, 2019

Ready-to-eat (RTE) coarse ground sausage items.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 122-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ashland Sausage Company
Sold By: Retail locations
Units Affected: 995 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, New York
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Paul Podgorski (630) 690-2600
Agency Last Updated: April 29, 2020

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice ยท Raw API Response