Over 2.5 Million Pounds of Vienna Sausage, Canned Meat Recalled (2024)
Over 2.5 million pounds of Vienna sausage and other canned meats and poultry were recalled due to defective cans that may cause the food to become contaminated with pathogens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)announced.
Conagra Brands Inc. of Iowa reported the problem to FSIS after observing spoiled or leaking cans from different production dates in their warehouse. The damaged cans may not be visible to consumers but can still harbor the pathogens, which are particularly dangerous to adults over 65.
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The products recalled have the establishment number “P4247” printed on them and were sold at retail locations nationwide between Dec. 12, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023. The expiration dates range between Dec. 12, 2024, and Jan. 9, 2025.
The brands with recalled products are:
Armour Star
Goya
Grace
Great Value (Walmart brand)
Hargis House
Herford
Kroger
Prairie Belt
Valrico
FSIS outlines afull listof the recalled product names, sizes, lot codes and expiration dates.
Advice to consumers FSIS is concerned that some households may have the recalled food in their pantries and urge consumers to throw it away or make a return to the store from which it was purchased.
There have been no reports of illness or death due to consuming any of the canned meats. But anyone who suspects an injury or illness should contact their health care provider.
Anyone with questions about the recall can reach Conagra at 800-289-6014, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or emailconsumer.care@conagra.com.
Other food safety questions can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or chat atAsk USDAfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
and other canned meats and poultry were recalled due to defective cans that may cause the food to become contaminated with pathogens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Conagra Brands Inc
Conagra Brands Inc
Conagra Brands, Inc.
(formerly ConAgra Foods) is an American consumer packaged goods holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Conagra makes and sells products under various brand names that are available in supermarkets, restaurants, and food service establishments.
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Recalled brands include Armour, Kroger, Goya, Prairie Belt, Hargis House, Grace, and Great Value. The problem was discovered when the company notified FSIS after observing spoiled and/or leaking cans from multiple production dates at the establishment's warehouse.
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Over 2.5 million pounds of Vienna sausage and other canned meats and poultry were recalled due to defective cans that may cause the food to become contaminated with pathogens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Conagra Brands Inc.
Vienna sausage (German: Wiener Würstchen, Wiener; Viennese/Austrian German: Frankfurter Würstel or Würstl; Swiss German: Wienerli; Swabian: Wienerle or Saitenwurst) is a thin parboiled sausage traditionally made of pork and beef in a casing of sheep's intestine, then given a low-temperature smoking.
Vienna sausages are shorter and have open ends, while longer hot dogs are closed within their casings. There are also some finer distinctions between the two.
Anyone vaguely acquainted with this sort of food knows that it's bad for you—Vienna sausages being a prime example. A five-ounce can contains 300 calories, of which 250 of these are fat, and about one third of that is saturated fat. (Your salt needs are also generously attended to.)
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It owns many well-known brands, including Health Choice, Slim Jim, Duncan Hines, and Reddi-Wip. Conagra produces a large selection of products, including some that fall under the Great Value banner. This includes canned meat — like Vienna sausages.
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