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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

North Country Smokehouse Irish Brand Banger Sausage Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

Agency Publication Date: March 12, 2019
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Summary

North Country Smokehouse is recalling approximately 9,000 pounds of ready-to-eat Natural Irish Brand Banger Sausage because the product contains wheat, which is not properly disclosed as an allergen. Although the product label correctly lists wheat in the ingredients, the front of the packaging incorrectly claims the product is 'Gluten Free.' This recall affects 12-ounce vacuum-sealed packages containing 4 pieces of sausage that were produced between January 28, 2019, and February 25, 2019. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product contains wheat, a known allergen, while the front of the package incorrectly displays a 'Gluten Free' logo. This poses a serious health risk to individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease, who may suffer an adverse reaction if they consume the product based on the gluten-free claim.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by looking for 12-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of 'NORTH COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE NATURAL IRISH BRAND BANGER SAUSAGE'.
  2. Check the back of the package for 'Use By' dates between 3/30/19 and 4/30/2019 and establishment number 'EST. 5390A' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Check the package for a 'Gluten Free' logo on the bottom left of the front label; this label is incorrect as the product contains wheat.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. If you have questions about the recall, contact Alicia Baker, Brand Manager for North Country Smokehouse, at (603) 543-0234 Ext. 214.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & 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: North Country Smokehouse Natural Irish Brand Banger Sausage (12-oz)
Variants: Ready-to-eat, 4 pieces per package
UPC Codes:
791545270712
Establishment #: EST. 5390A
Date Ranges: Produced from Jan. 28, 2019 through Feb. 25, 2019, Use by dates 3/30/19 through 4/30/2019

Label incorrectly states 'Gluten Free' despite containing wheat rusk.

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Recall Documents

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028-2019-Labels.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 028-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: North Country Smokehouse
Sold By: Retail locations nationwide; Distribution centers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,488 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Alicia Baker (603) 543-0234 Ext.214
Agency Last Updated: March 12, 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