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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Iowa Firm Recalls Sausage Products Containing Soy and Wheat Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Agency Publication Date: June 25, 2014
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Summary

K & W Sausage is recalling approximately 1,761 pounds of various hot sausage products, including Hot Franks, Polish Sausage Hot, and Beef Polish Sausage Hot, because they contain undeclared soy and wheat. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a 'natural hot flavor' ingredient contained soy sauce, which was not listed on the product labels. Consumers who purchased these products in Iowa should not consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

These products contain soy and wheat, which are known allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for 16-oz. Hot Franks, Polish Sausage Hot, or Beef Polish Sausage Hot labels bearing 'EST. 15708' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Verify the packaging codes on your product: Hot Franks with code format '###14' (produced Jan 16 – June 20, 2014) or Polish Sausage products with codes 15314, 15514, 16114, 16214, 16814, 16514, or 16914 (produced June 3 – June 18, 2014).
  3. Do not eat the affected sausage if you have an allergy to soy or wheat.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact K & W Sausage owner Mark Knief at 319-233-4714 with questions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety information.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: K & W Hot Franks (16-oz.)
Item Code:
EST. 15708
UPC Codes:
047086789078
Lot Numbers:
###14
Date Ranges: Produced between January 16, 2014 and June 20, 2014
Product: K & W Polish Sausage Hot (Various sizes)
Item Code:
EST. 15708
Lot Numbers:
15314
15514
16114
16214
16814
16514
16914
Date Ranges: Produced between June 3, 2014 and June 18, 2014
Product: K & W Beef Polish Sausage Hot (Various sizes)
Item Code:
EST. 15708
Lot Numbers:
15314
15514
16114
16214
16814
16514
16914
Date Ranges: Produced between June 3, 2014 and June 18, 2014

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Recall Documents

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039-2014-labels.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 039-2014
Status: Active
Manufacturer: K & W Sausage
Units Affected: 315 pounds
Distributed To: Iowa
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Mark Knief 319-233-4714

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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