Benedetti Farms, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Turkey Sausage Products Due To Misbranding

Agency Publication Date: June 6, 2015

Summary

Benedetti Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 11,670 pounds of Sierra Sausage Co. and Willie Bird brand chicken and turkey sausages sold in California. These products were produced between December 14, 2014, and June 4, 2015, and distributed in various package sizes to wholesale and institutional locations. The recall was issued because the sausages were wrapped in hog and sheep casings that were not declared on the product labels.

Risk

The undeclared hog and sheep casings may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in individuals with rare allergies to pork or sheep proteins. No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for any Sierra Sausage Co. or Willie Bird chicken or turkey sausage products with establishment number 'P-18216' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Verify if your product matches one of the 16 affected varieties, such as Turkey Chorizo, Chicken Apple, or Turkey Basil sausages produced between Dec 14, 2014, and June 4, 2015.
If you have a known allergy to pork or sheep proteins, do not consume these products; institutional users should stop serving the affected items immediately.
Contact Greg Brodsky, Benedetti Farms, Inc. Manager, at (707) 545-3308 for specific instructions regarding product return or disposal.
For additional food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken Apple Sausage (1-oz pieces, 5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken Apple Sausage (2-oz pieces, 5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken and Basil Sausage (3-oz pieces, 2.5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

UPC Codes:

633989001104

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Chorizo Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage (2.5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage (4-oz pieces, 4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Chicken Apple Sausage (1-oz pieces, 4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Hot Italian Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Cajun Style Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Basil Sausage (2.5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Breakfast Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Italian Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Basil Sausage with Sundried Tomato (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Jalapeno and Garlic Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Habanero and Garlic Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 088-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Benedetti Farms

Units Affected: 3,330 pounds

Distributed To: California

Classification: Class II

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for any Sierra Sausage Co. or Willie Bird chicken or turkey sausage products with establishment number 'P-18216' inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Verify if your product matches one of the 16 affected varieties, such as Turkey Chorizo, Chicken Apple, or Turkey Basil sausages produced between Dec 14, 2014, and June 4, 2015.

If you have a known allergy to pork or sheep proteins, do not consume these products; institutional users should stop serving the affected items immediately.

Contact Greg Brodsky, Benedetti Farms, Inc. Manager, at (707) 545-3308 for specific instructions regarding product return or disposal.

For additional food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken Apple Sausage (1-oz pieces, 5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken Apple Sausage (2-oz pieces, 5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken and Basil Sausage (3-oz pieces, 2.5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

UPC Codes:

633989001104

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Chorizo Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage (2.5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage (4-oz pieces, 4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Chicken Apple Sausage (1-oz pieces, 4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Hot Italian Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Cajun Style Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Basil Sausage (2.5-lb bags in 10-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Breakfast Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Italian Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Basil Sausage with Sundried Tomato (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Jalapeno and Garlic Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015

Product: Willie Bird Turkey Habanero and Garlic Sausage (4-lb bags in 20-lb case)

Item Code:

P-18216

Date Ranges: December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015