A nationwide recall was announced on Friday for Johnsonville Ready-To-Eat Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage Links.
The recall impacts about 100,000 pounds of the product. They were produced and packaged on March 12 and 13. They may be contaminated with "hard green plastic" pieces. The products labels are at the top of this article.
More information on the recalled product from the USDA:
14-oz. film, vacuum packages containing “Johnsonville JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage” with a “Best By 06/09/2019” date on the back of the package.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 34224” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped nationwide and internationally.
The problem was discovered when the company notified FSIS that they received a consumer complaint regarding green hard plastic in the product.
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 health care provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
If you have questions you can text or call 1-888-556-2728.
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