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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage Recalled for Undeclared MSG

Agency Publication Date: March 6, 2017
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Summary

Rochester Meat Company is recalling approximately 13,330 pounds of various raw pork sausage patties and links because they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not listed on the product label. The recall includes 10-lb. bulk boxes produced between November 14, 2016, and February 3, 2017, and shipped to institutional locations in several states. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Risk

The product contains MSG, a flavor enhancer that can cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals if consumed without their knowledge. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your 10-lb. bulk boxes of Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage for the following case codes: 10012724390418, 10012724390517, 1002724390029, 1002724390036, or 1002724391002.
  2. Look for the establishment number 'EST. 8999' inside the USDA mark of inspection and lot numbers including 020317, 011617, or 020317 on the packaging.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Rochester Meat Company's Customer Service Manager, Debbie Green, at (618) 857-4011 for further instructions.
  4. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have 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: Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage Patties (10-lb.)
Variants: 40 patties per box
Lot Numbers:
020317
GTIN:
10012724390418
Establishment #: EST. 8999
Date Ranges: Produced between Nov. 14, 2016 and Feb. 3, 2017

Case code 10012724390418; identified as 4-1 on label.

Product: Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage Patties (10-lb.)
Variants: 50 patties per box, DAISY
Lot Numbers:
011617
GTIN:
10012724390517
Establishment #: EST. 8999
Date Ranges: Produced between Nov. 14, 2016 and Feb. 3, 2017

Case code 10012724390517; identified as 5-1 DAISY on label.

Product: Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage Patties (10-lb.)
Variants: 80 patties per box
Lot Numbers:
020317
GTIN:
10012724390029
Establishment #: EST. 8999
Date Ranges: Produced between Nov. 14, 2016 and Feb. 3, 2017

Case code 1002724390029; identified as 8-1 on label.

Product: Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage Patties NAT (10-lb.)
Variants: 50 patties per box
Lot Numbers:
020317
GTIN:
10012724390036
Establishment #: EST. 8999
Date Ranges: Produced between Nov. 14, 2016 and Feb. 3, 2017

Case code 1002724390036; identified as 4-1 NAT on label.

Product: Rochester Meat Company Pork Sausage Links (10-lb.)
Variants: 160 - 1 oz. links
Lot Numbers:
020317
GTIN:
10012724391002
Establishment #: EST. 8999
Date Ranges: Produced between Nov. 14, 2016 and Feb. 3, 2017

Case code 1002724391002; identified as 160/1 on label.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 022-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Branding Iron Holdings
Sold By: institutional locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,670 pounds
Distributed To: Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Classification: Class III
Company Contact: Customer Service Manager Debbie Green (618) 857-4011 , Vice President of Sales Mike Riley (618) 857-4062
Agency Last Updated: May 13, 2021

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