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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Bob Evans Italian Sausage Recalled for Possible Blue Rubber Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 21, 2021
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Summary

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of raw pork sausage because it may contain thin pieces of blue rubber. The recall affects 1-lb. chubs of "Bob Evans Italian Sausage" produced on December 17, 2020. The issue was discovered after the company received consumer complaints about the foreign material in the meat.

Risk

The product may contain thin pieces of blue rubber, which poses a choking hazard or injury risk if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 1-lb. chubs of "Bob Evans Italian Sausage" with lot code 0352 and a "USE/FRZ BY" date of "JAN 31 21".
  2. Verify the establishment number "EST. 6785" which is printed directly above the "USE/FRZ BY" date on the packaging.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Bob Evans Farms Inc. at 614-778-1886 or alison.emery@bobevansfoods.com for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Bob Evans Italian Sausage (1-lb. chub)
UPC Codes:
075900002058
Lot Numbers:
0352 (Exp JAN 31 21)
Establishment #: EST. 6785
Date Ranges: Produced December 17, 2020

Establishment number is printed directly above the USE/FRZ BY date.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 003-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BEF Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations
Units Affected: 1,205 pounds of recalled products.
Distributed To: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
Classification: Class II
Agency Last Updated: January 21, 2021

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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 · Raw API Response