Eddy and Dickey's Smoked Sausage Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 4, 2018

Summary

Eddy Packing Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 49,558 pounds of various smoked sausage products under the Eddy, Dickey's, Lowe's, and Carl's brands. The recall was initiated after a restaurant reported finding pieces of white, hard plastic embedded inside the sausage during slicing. These products were shipped to retail and food service locations in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Consumers should return these items for a refund or throw them away to avoid injury.

Risk

The sausage may contain hard plastic fragments which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if consumed. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for the brand name, sell-by date, and lot/case codes. Affected brands include Eddy, Dickey's Barbeque Pit, Lowe's Original Recipe, and Carl's.
Identify the specific affected lot numbers 8095 or 8096, and case codes such as PU1642, PU1663, PU1656, PU1644, PU1658, PU1660, PU1659, or PU1655. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
Verify the USDA mark of inspection on the package contains the establishment number 'EST. 4800'.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Francisco Montejano at Eddy Packing Company at (361) 293-2361 ext. 771 for further instructions.
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for 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: Eddy Fully Cooked Premium Smoked Sausage (2.5-lb.)

Item Code:

PU1642

UPC Codes:

070773002266

Lot Numbers:

8095 (Sell-by 6/29/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Eddy Fully Cooked Premium Smoked Sausage (2.5-lb.)

Item Code:

PU1663

UPC Codes:

070773002266

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 6/30/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Dickey's Barbeque Pit Original Smoked Fresh Polish Sausage Made with Pork and Beef (12-oz.)

Item Code:

PU1656

UPC Codes:

070773204011

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 6/10/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Lowe's Original Recipe Naturally Hardwood Smoked Sausage Made with Pork and Beef (40-oz.)

Item Code:

PU1644

UPC Codes:

070773726001

Lot Numbers:

8095 (Sell-by 6/29/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Eddy Smoked Sausage Made with Pork and Beef (10-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1658

UPC Codes:

070773011213

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Product: Carl's Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage (30-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1660

UPC Codes:

070773002303

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Product: Eddy Southern Style Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage (10-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1659

UPC Codes:

070773011503

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Product: Dickey's Cheese/Jalapeno Pork and Beef Sausage Ring (20-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1655

UPC Codes:

070773051325

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Case containing four 5-lb. vacuum-packed packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 036-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Eddy Packing Co., Inc.

Sold By: retail locations; food service locations

Units Affected: 33,058 pounds

Distributed To: California, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Classification: Class I

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for the brand name, sell-by date, and lot/case codes. Affected brands include Eddy, Dickey's Barbeque Pit, Lowe's Original Recipe, and Carl's.

Identify the specific affected lot numbers 8095 or 8096, and case codes such as PU1642, PU1663, PU1656, PU1644, PU1658, PU1660, PU1659, or PU1655. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

Verify the USDA mark of inspection on the package contains the establishment number 'EST. 4800'.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Francisco Montejano at Eddy Packing Company at (361) 293-2361 ext. 771 for further instructions.

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

Affected Products

Product: Eddy Fully Cooked Premium Smoked Sausage (2.5-lb.)

Item Code:

PU1642

UPC Codes:

070773002266

Lot Numbers:

8095 (Sell-by 6/29/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Eddy Fully Cooked Premium Smoked Sausage (2.5-lb.)

Item Code:

PU1663

UPC Codes:

070773002266

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 6/30/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Dickey's Barbeque Pit Original Smoked Fresh Polish Sausage Made with Pork and Beef (12-oz.)

Item Code:

PU1656

UPC Codes:

070773204011

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 6/10/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Lowe's Original Recipe Naturally Hardwood Smoked Sausage Made with Pork and Beef (40-oz.)

Item Code:

PU1644

UPC Codes:

070773726001

Lot Numbers:

8095 (Sell-by 6/29/2018)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Vacuum-packed packages.

Product: Eddy Smoked Sausage Made with Pork and Beef (10-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1658

UPC Codes:

070773011213

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Product: Carl's Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage (30-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1660

UPC Codes:

070773002303

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Product: Eddy Southern Style Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage (10-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1659

UPC Codes:

070773011503

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Product: Dickey's Cheese/Jalapeno Pork and Beef Sausage Ring (20-lb. case)

Item Code:

PU1655

UPC Codes:

070773051325

Lot Numbers:

8096 (Sell-by 4/6/2019)

Establishment #: EST. 4800

Case containing four 5-lb. vacuum-packed packages.