Georgians thinking about throwing some brats on the grill may want to hold off on that.
A recall has been issued for (literally) more than 10 tons of sausage from Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Here’s what we know:
What kind of sausage was recalled?
Johnsonville has recalled about 22,672 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst. These are 19-ounce packages containing five brats each. They were made on Feb. 5 and have the package code B9FOD.
Why were Johnsonville’s sausages recalled?
Johnsonville recalled its brats because they may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic. This came after two consumer complaints reporting they found hard plastic in their product.
How serious is the Johnsonville sausage recall?
This is a Class 1 recall, which is defined by the USDA as “a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.” It’s the highest classification.
Has anyone been hurt by Johnsonville sausage?
The USDA said in its release that there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
What to do about sausage recall
Check your fridge and freezer and, if you have this sausage, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to wherever you bought it. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact consumer relations coordinator Amanda Fritsch at (888) 556-2728 or [email protected] .
Those with food safety questions can also call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to [email protected] . For those that need to report a problem with a product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed any time at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ …