59,203 lbs of chicken sausage recalled
By News Staff
The USDA has announced that Kayem Foods is recalling 59,203 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage products that may contain pieces of plastic.
The chicken sausage products were produced on various dates in March of 2015 out of the establishment in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 12-oz. packages of Trader Joe’s brand “Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage” with the case code 9605 and use by/freeze by dates of “4 22 15,” “4 25 15,” and “4 29 15.”
- 8-oz. packages of al fresco brand “Apple Maple Fully Cooked Breakfast Chicken Sausage” with the case code 9709 and use by/freeze by dates of “JUN 13 2015” and “JUN 20 2015.”
The recalled products have the item number, “P7839” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The contamination was discovered after consumers complained that small pieces of plastic were found in the product.
No injuries have been reported after consumption of the product.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the USDA: Joellen West, Customer Relations Supervisor, at (800) 426-6100 ext. 247.
The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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