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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 31, 2019
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Summary

Johnsonville, LLC. is recalling approximately 95,393 pounds of ready-to-eat jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage links because they may contain hard green plastic fragments. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding plastic in the product. No injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed to date, but consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for the affected packages.

Risk

The product may contain hard green plastic pieces, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product: Look for 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of Johnsonville JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage.
  2. Check the back of the package for the 'Best By 06/09/2019' date and 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 the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. For questions about the recall, contact Kirsten Bishir, Consumer Relations Coordinator, at 1-888-556-2728 or email KBishir@johnsonville.com.
  5. 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: Johnsonville JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage (14-oz.)
Variants: Jalapeño Cheddar
UPC Codes:
077782023719
Establishment #: EST. 34224
Date Ranges: Produced on March 12, 2019, Produced on March 13, 2019, Best By 06/09/2019

Vacuum-sealed film packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 063-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Johnsonville, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,794 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Stephanie Dlugopolski SDlugopolski@johnsonville.com
Agency Last Updated: May 31, 2019

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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