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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

North Country Smokehouse and Kilchurn Estate Kielbasa Recalled for Metal

Agency Publication Date: March 23, 2019
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Summary

North Country Smokehouse is recalling approximately 2,686 pounds of ready-to-eat kielbasa sausage products because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recall includes North Country Smokehouse Original and Natural brands, as well as Kilchurn Estate Smoked Kielbasa, all produced on February 7 and 8, 2019. The problem was discovered by food safety inspectors during a review of consumer complaints; however, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or illnesses at this time. Consumers should return these products to the store or throw them away.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous metal fragments. Consuming these fragments can cause choking, dental injury, or internal cuts to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by checking the brand name and 'USE BY' dates on the packaging: North Country Smokehouse Original Old Fashioned Polish Style Kielbasa (1-lb.) with USE BY 05/09/19; North Country Smokehouse Natural Old Fashioned Polish Style Kielbasa (12-oz.) with USE BY 04/23/19; or Kilchurn Estate Smoked Kielbasa (1-lb.) with USE BY 05/09/19.
  2. Check the USDA mark of inspection on the label for establishment number 'EST. 5390A'.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact North Country Smokehouse for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions about the recall, contact Daniel Sarapin, Quality Assurance Manager at North Country Smokehouse, at (603) 543-0234 ext. 207.
  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: North Country Smokehouse Original Old Fashioned Polish Style Kielbasa (1-lb.)by North Country Smokehouse
Variants: Original, Old Fashioned
Establishment #: EST. 5390A
Date Ranges: USE BY 05/09/19

Vacuum-packed packages; produced February 7 or 8, 2019.

Product: North Country Smokehouse Natural Old Fashioned Polish Style Kielbasa (12-oz.)by North Country Smokehouse
Variants: Natural, Old Fashioned
UPC Codes:
791545270750
Establishment #: EST. 5390A
Date Ranges: USE BY 04/23/19

Vacuum-packed packages; produced February 7 or 8, 2019.

Product: Kilchurn Estate Smoked Kielbasa (1-lb.)by Kilchurn Estate
Variants: Smoked
UPC Codes:
708152104750
Establishment #: EST. 5390A
Date Ranges: USE BY 05/09/19

Vacuum-packed packages; produced February 7 or 8, 2019.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 037-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: North Country Smokehouse
Sold By: retail locations nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 244 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Alicia Baker (603) 543-0234 ext. 214
Agency Last Updated: March 23, 2019

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response