35,000 pounds of sausage recalled over concerns it could contain rubber
Wisconsin-based food manufacturer Salm Partners, LLC is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of rubber.
According to a March 7 announcement on the USDA website, the turkey kielbasa sausages were produced between Oct. 30-31, 2023. The recalled products are 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage with best by dates “05/17/24″ and “05/18/24″ printed on the side of the packaging.
The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
According to the announcement, the problem was discovered after Salm Partners, LLC received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
The USDA is urging consumers who have purchased these products not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Stephanie Schafer, Director of Global Corporate Communications for Johnsonville, at 888-556-2728 or [email protected].