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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Zeigler Chicken and Pork Red Hot Sausages Recalled for Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 30, 2018
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Summary

R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 11,664 pounds of ready-to-eat Zeigler Red Hots and Extra Hot Red Hots sausage products because they may contain pieces of metal. The recall was initiated after the company received consumer complaints on December 13 and 27, 2018, regarding foreign matter in the sausages. While no injuries or illnesses have been confirmed, the presence of metal fragments in food poses a serious safety hazard.

Risk

The sausages may be contaminated with extraneous metal fragments, which can cause dental injury, cuts to the mouth or throat, or internal damage if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 24-oz. plastic packages of ZEIGLER A TRADITION OF GREAT TASTE RED HOTS or EXTRA HOT ZEIGLER A TRADITION OF GREAT TASTE RED HOTS.
  2. Identify affected products by looking for a 'Use By Jan 24 19' date and establishment number 'EST. P-9156S' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Locate the UPC barcode on the back of the package to confirm: 0940000991 for regular Red Hots or 0940000992 for Extra Hot Red Hots. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  5. If you have questions, contact Jeff Berry at R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc. at (334) 410-9845.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: ZEIGLER A TRADITION OF GREAT TASTE RED HOTS (24-oz.)
Variants: Approximately 9 links
Item Code:
091
UPC Codes:
009400009910
Establishment #: EST. P-9156S
Date Ranges: Use By Jan 24 19

Produced on Nov. 29, 2018.

Product: EXTRA HOT ZEIGLER A TRADITION OF GREAT TASTE RED HOTS (24-oz.)
Variants: Extra Hot, Approximately 9 links
Item Code:
093
UPC Codes:
009400009927
Establishment #: EST. P-9156S
Date Ranges: Use By Jan 24 19

Produced on Nov. 29, 2018.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 125-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: R. L. Zeigler Co. Inc.
Sold By: retail locations nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,340 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I

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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 Β· Raw API Response