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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Garcia Brand and Ema's Smoked Sausage Recalled for Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 24, 2017
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Summary

Uncle John's Pride, LLC is recalling approximately 139,909 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked meat and poultry sausage products, primarily under the Garcia Brand and Ema's labels. The recall was initiated after a metal magnet was found in the beef trim used to make the sausages, posing a risk of foreign matter contamination. These products were produced between March 8, 2017, and April 8, 2017, and were shipped to foodservice and retail locations in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. No injuries have been reported to date, but consumers are advised to return the products for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

The sausages may contain metal fragments from a magnet found in the raw ingredient source. Consuming these products could lead to dental injury or internal cuts and choking hazards.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your product packaging for 'GARCIA BRAND' or 'EMA'S BEEF & CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE' and look for establishment number 'EST. 9179' or 'P-9179' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Verify if your product matches one of the affected case codes: 0-54912-20040-9, 0-54912-17020-7, 0-54912-17050-4, 0-54912-20010-2, 0-54912-20050-8, 0-54912-15020-9, 0-54912-20030-0, 0-54912-20020-1, 0-54912-21010-1, 0-54912-18020-6, or 0-41085-01536-7.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Uncle John's Pride, LLC at (813) 685-7745 for further instructions.
  4. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional 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: GARCIA BRAND SMOKED SAUSAGE, 9" (10-lb. bulk boxes)
Variants: 26-28 pieces
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-20040-9
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017

Shipped to foodservice and retail locations.

Product: GARCIA BRAND SMOKED SAUSAGE, 7" (10-lb. bulk boxes)
Variants: 36-40 pieces
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-17020-7
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGE, 9" (10-lb. bulk boxes)
Variants: 26-30 pieces
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-17050-4
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND SMOKED SAUSAGE (1.75-lb. boxed packages)
UPC Codes:
054912200102
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-20010-2
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND SMOKED HOT SAUSAGE (1.75-lb. boxed packages)
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-20050-8
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND CHICKEN SMOKED SAUSAGE (1.75-lb. boxed packages)
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-15020-9
Establishment #: P-9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND BEEF SMOKED HOT SAUSAGE (1.75-lb. boxed packages)
UPC Codes:
054912200300
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-20030-0
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND BEEF SAUSAGE (1.75-lb. boxed packages)
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-20020-1
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGE (3-lb. boxed packages)
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-21010-1
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: GARCIA BRAND BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGE (5-lb. boxed packages)
Lot Numbers:
0-54912-18020-6
Establishment #: EST. 9179
Date Ranges: Produced between March 8, 2017 and April 8, 2017
Product: EMA'S BEEF & CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE Bulk (10-lb. bulk boxes)
Item Code:
1536
UPC Codes:
041085015367
Lot Numbers:
0-41085-01536-7
MFG. DATE: 01/06/17
Establishment #: EST. 9179

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 038-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Uncle John's Pride LLC
Sold By: foodservice locations; retail locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 57,267 pounds
Distributed To: Alabama, Florida, Georgia
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Chief Operating Officer Rick Bernaldo (813) 685-7745

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response