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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 15, 2023
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Summary

Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 42,062 pounds of "Beddar with Cheddar" ready-to-eat pork sausage links because they may contain thin strands of black plastic fibers. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding the plastic material in the product. No injuries or illnesses have been confirmed, but these 14-ounce packages were sold at retail stores in several states including Colorado, Texas, and Missouri. Consumers should return the product to the store or throw it away immediately.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous materials, specifically very thin strands of black plastic fibers, which could pose a choking hazard or cause injury if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the back of your 14-oz. vacuum-packed package of "Johnsonville BEDDAR with CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage links MADE WITH 100% PREMIUM PORK" for the 'Best By' date 07/11/2023 and the code C35.
  2. Verify if the package includes the establishment number "EST. 34224" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Johnsonville, LLC at 888-556-2728 or anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact your healthcare provider.
  5. 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: Johnsonville BEDDAR with CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage links (14-oz)
Variants: MADE WITH 100% PREMIUM PORK
UPC Codes:
077782023930
Lot Numbers:
C35 (Best By 07/11/2023)
Establishment #: EST. 34224
Date Ranges: Produced on Jan. 26, 2023

10/14 OZ. PACKAGES per case. Case Batch ID: 1001831503.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 023-2023
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Johnsonville, LLC
Sold By: Retail locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,903 lbs
Distributed To: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Johnsonville, LLC Stephanie Schafer, Director of Global Corporate Communications 920-453-4826 SDlugopolski@johnsonville.com
Agency Last Updated: June 15, 2023

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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