Jimmy Dean Sausage Links Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 10, 2018

Summary

CTI Foods LLC is recalling approximately 29,028 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat Jimmy Dean HEAT 'n SERVE Original Sausage Links. The recall was initiated after five consumers reported finding small pieces of metal inside the sausage links. Affected products were produced on August 4, 2018, and were primarily distributed to retail stores in Tennessee.

Risk

The sausage links may contain sharp metal fragments, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking for 23.4-ounce pouches of 'Jimmy Dean HEAT 'n SERVE Original SAUSAGE LINKS Made with Pork & Turkey' with a 'Use By' date of Jan. 31, 19.
Check the back of the package for case code A6382168 and a time stamp range between 11:58 and 01:49. The packaging will also bear establishment number 'EST. 19085'.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have questions about the recall, contact the Jimmy Dean customer service line at 855-382-3101.
Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional consumer 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: Jimmy Dean HEAT 'n SERVE Original SAUSAGE LINKS Made with Pork & Turkey (23.4-oz)

Item Code:

A6382168

UPC Codes:

077900365195

Lot Numbers:

A6382168 (Time stamp 11:58 - 01:49)

Establishment #: EST. 19085

Date Ranges: Use By Jan 31 19

Produced and packaged on Aug. 4, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 120-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: CTI Foods LLC.

Sold By: Retail stores

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 7,207 pounds

Distributed To: Tennessee

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking for 23.4-ounce pouches of 'Jimmy Dean HEAT 'n SERVE Original SAUSAGE LINKS Made with Pork & Turkey' with a 'Use By' date of Jan. 31, 19.

Check the back of the package for case code A6382168 and a time stamp range between 11:58 and 01:49. The packaging will also bear establishment number 'EST. 19085'.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you have questions about the recall, contact the Jimmy Dean customer service line at 855-382-3101.

Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional consumer safety questions.