Star Natural Meats Loukaniko Pork Sausage Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Agency Publication Date: August 3, 2018

Summary

Star Natural Meats, LLC is recalling approximately 20,000 pounds of raw Loukaniko Greek Brand pork sausage. The product contains milk and soy, which are known allergens not listed on the label, along with undeclared sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate. These items were produced between February 23, 2017, and August 3, 2018, and were shipped to retail stores in Astoria, New York.

Risk

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Additionally, the product contains restricted ingredients (sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate) that are not disclosed to the consumer.

What You Should Do

Identify the product by looking for individual packages of 'LOUKANIKO GREEK BRAND MADE IN THE U.S.A.' pork sausage.
Check the USDA mark of inspection for establishment number 'EST. 48109'. Note that these products do not have lot codes or expiration dates on the label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Star Natural Meats supervisor Lena Psorakis at 510-755-7545 for further instructions.
If you have health concerns or believe you have had an adverse reaction, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional questions for the agency.

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: LOUKANIKO GREEK BRAND MADE IN THE U.S.A. Pork Sausage

Establishment #: EST. 48109

Date Ranges: Produced from Feb. 23, 2017 to Aug. 3, 2018

Products are not labeled with a lot code or expiration date.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 066-2018

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Star Natural Meats LLC

Sold By: Retail locations in Astoria, N.Y.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 1,500 pounds

Distributed To: New York

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the product by looking for individual packages of 'LOUKANIKO GREEK BRAND MADE IN THE U.S.A.' pork sausage.

Check the USDA mark of inspection for establishment number 'EST. 48109'. Note that these products do not have lot codes or expiration dates on the label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Star Natural Meats supervisor Lena Psorakis at 510-755-7545 for further instructions.

If you have health concerns or believe you have had an adverse reaction, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional questions for the agency.