More than 35,000 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage was recalled because the meat may be contaminated with pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced March 7.
The problem was discovered after complaints from consumers. There have not been reports of injury from eating the sausages.
The recall notice did not indicate how the sausages may have been contaminated.
The turkey kielbasa sausages were manufactured Oct. 30 and 31, 2023. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service expressed concern that the recalled sausages may be in consumers’ freezers. Anyone who has the affected products should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled kielbasa turkey sausage
The affected kielbasa was manufactured by Salm Partners of Denmark, Wisconsin. The following products are subject to recall:
- 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey” sausage with “best by” dates of May 17 and 18, 2024, printed on the side of the packaging.
The establishment number “P-32009” is also printed on the side of the products’ packaging.
Consumers with food safety questions may call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. Consumers who need to report a problem with meat, poultry or egg products can submit it online to the Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.
FAQs
Salm Partners, the maker of Johnsonville sausages, recalled more than 35,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa sausage after consumers found pieces of rubber in the product, according to a US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announcement.
What Johnsonville sausage is being recalled? ›
The recalled kielbasa turkey sausage
The following products are subject to recall: 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville Polish Kielbasa Turkey” sausage with “best by” dates of May 17 and 18, 2024, printed on the side of the packaging.
What sausage was recently recalled? ›
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Be sure to check your fridge for any Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage -- over 35,000 pounds of the product is under recall due to some customers finding "pieces of rubber" in the packaged meat.
Did Johnsonville recall thousands of pounds of turkey sausage after rubber found? ›
Turkey sausage recall: Johnsonville recalls more than 35,000 pounds of meat after rubber found. A Wisconsin-based meat manufacturer is recalling more than 35,000 pounds of kielbasa sausage after multiple reports said black rubber was found in some of its products.
Is kielbasa safe to eat out of the package? ›
Most commercially available kielbasa has been smoked and/or fully cooked and is safe to eat out of the package. That said, it is traditionally served cooked and is most flavorful that way. Fresh kielbasa, however, must be heated to a temperature of 165 degrees F.
Is my sausage safe to eat? ›
If your cooked sausage turns brown, you should throw it out. Changes in texture: A slimy texture, especially with a loss of color and firmness, probably means your sausage is no longer edible. Mold: Mold or any other sign of bacterial growth indicates you should throw your sausages away.
What meat is being recalled in 2024? ›
As USA TODAY previously reported in early May, Cargill Meat Solutions recalled over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. The products were produced on April 26-27, 2024, according to the USDA.
What is the recall on Hillshire Farm Polska kielbasa? ›
The smoked meat products are being pulled from shelves because they may be contaminated by “extraneous materials,” specifically bone fragments. The recalled meat-and-poultry smoked sausages are labeled “Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Made with Pork, Turkey, Beef” and were sold in 14-ounce packages.
What meat did Walmart recall? ›
coli contamination prompted the recall of more than 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores in 11 states and the nation's capital. The beef was produced on April 26 and April 27 by Cargill Meat Solutions and distributed to Walmart stores from New England and Middle Atlantic states to the Midwest.
How can you tell if Johnsonville sausage is bad? ›
First, if your pork sausage has gone bad, you can tell by the sausage's smell, look, and texture. If it has a putrid odor, a slimy coat, or a uniform color, then you shouldn't eat it.
What types of casings are used for your products? Our fully cooked items and breakfast links use a collagen casing derived from beef, and our fresh breakfast and dinner sausage items use a natural pork casing.
Where is Johnsonville sausage made? ›
Johnsonville is a sausage company headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
Is the rubber on sausage edible? ›
Natural sausage casings are intestines, usually, from pig or sheep, and are edible. Artificial casings may be edible or inedible. The inedible ones look like plastic, usually have printing on them, and are designed to be removed before eating.
Can you get salmonella from kielbasa? ›
Usually,food poisoning with this bacteria is due to raw or under-cooked food. However,it can be found in meat sausage,which goes through cooking or smoking at high temperatures.
Why is there plastic on my sausage? ›
Synthetic casings
And plastic casings are frequently used to cook sausages that are customarily sold pre-peeled—most hot dogs and deli meats like mortadella. Edible synthetic casings are made from collagen that's usually derived from the inner layer of animal hides.
Does Johnsonville sausage have casing? ›
Johnsonville Ultimate Brats are fully cooked, premium, coarsely ground pork sausages n a 5.75-inch beef collagen casing, already browned with grill marks and grilled for superior flavor.
