Johnsonville, LLC, of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., is recalling approximately 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) “Beddar with Cheddar” pork sausage links. USDA reports these products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically very thin strands of black plastic fibers, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on June 15.
The RTE pork sausage links were produced on Jan. 26, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:
14-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “Johnsonville BEDDAR with CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage links MADE WITH 100% PREMIUM PORK” with a Best By 07/11/2023 C35 code date printed on the back.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 34224” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to retail locations in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas.
The problem was discovered after the firm received one consumer complaint about the product containing very thin strands of black plastic fibers, USDA said in a release.
Although there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product, anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned some product may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. USDA urges consumers who have purchased this product not to consume them. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Amanda Fritsch, Consumer Relations Coordinator, Johnsonville, LLC, at 888-556-2728 or anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com.
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