Sunset Farm Foods Inc., of Valdosta, Ga., is recalling approximately 4,480 pounds of chicken and pork smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue plastic, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Sept. 7.
The fully cooked chicken and pork smoked sausage items were produced on June 30, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:
- 28-oz. vacuum sealed packages of “Georgia Special Chicken and Pork Smoked Sausage” with a sell by date of 10-28-22.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P 9185” inside the USDA mark of inspection, the release said. These items were shipped to retail locations throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
USDA said the problem was discovered when the establishment reported to FSIS that it received consumer complaints reporting thin blue plastic embedded inside the pork and chicken sausage product.
Although there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS reminds consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for this product. If found, consumers are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Russell Harris, Quality Assurance Manager of Sunset Farm Foods Inc., at 229-242-2952 or by email at R.Harris@sunsetfarmfoods.com.
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