Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 15, 2018

Summary

Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 109,603 pounds of Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage because pieces of hard, green plastic may be found inside the meat. The recall affects 14-oz. plastic packages produced on January 4, 2018, and includes approximately 3,511 pounds of product recovered so far. While no injuries have been confirmed, the company received three consumer complaints about foreign material in the sausage.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 14-oz. plastic packages of Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage containing 6 pieces.
Identify affected products by looking for 'Best By' date 04/04/2018 and Batch ID 1001124486 or 1001124487.
Confirm the establishment number 'EST. 34224' is printed inside the USDA mark of inspection.
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, call or text Johnsonville Consumer Relations at 1-888-556-2728.
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 Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage (14-oz.)

Variants: 6 pieces

UPC Codes:

077782021714

Lot Numbers:

1001124486

1001124487

Establishment #: EST. 34224

Date Ranges: Best By 04/04/2018

Produced on Jan. 4, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 021-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Johnsonville, LLC

Sold By: Retail locations nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3,511 pounds

Distributed To: Nationwide

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your refrigerator or freezer for 14-oz. plastic packages of Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage containing 6 pieces.

Identify affected products by looking for 'Best By' date 04/04/2018 and Batch ID 1001124486 or 1001124487.

Confirm the establishment number 'EST. 34224' is printed inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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, call or text Johnsonville Consumer Relations at 1-888-556-2728.

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