Kayem Foods Recalls Sausage Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-066-2015.
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2015 Kayem Foods, a Chelsea, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 59,203 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The chicken sausage products were produced on various dates in March 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
- 12-oz. packages of Trader Joes 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 products subject to recall bear the establishment number P7839 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from two consumers who found small pieces of plastic in the product.
Neither the company nor FSIS has received reports of any injuries associated with consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Joellen West, Customer Relations Supervisor, at (800) 426-6100 ext. 247. Media with questions about the recall can contact Christian Megliola, Director of Public Relations, at (617) 510-8190.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
Corrective Action (per USDA)
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA) — official agency notice for recall USDA-066-2015.
Return product to place of purchase or discard.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Kayem Foods Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the USDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to USDA.
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS)
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service oversees meat, poultry, and processed egg products. Recalls cover contamination, mislabeling, and foodborne hazards.
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Kayem Foods Inc. Recall FAQ
Kayem Foods Inc. is the subject of a pork recall: Kayem Foods Recalls Sausage Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination. The notice was published on April 20, 2015 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) (USDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.