Benedetti Farms product recalled over labeling errors

Recall date

June 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

Benedetti Farms, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Turkey Sausage Products Due To Misbranding

Recall number

088-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Benedetti Farms

Sold / distributed

California

Why it was recalled

Misbranding

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2015 Benedetti Farms, Inc., a Sonoma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,670 pounds of chicken and turkey sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken and turkey sausages were wrapped in hog and sheep casings that were not listed on the labels. Hog and sheep casings may elicit allergic reactions in the rare cases of individuals known to be allergic to pork or sheep proteins. The chicken and turkey sausage items were produced on various dates from December 14, 2014 through June 4, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 10-lb.case containing 5-lb. clipped bag packages of 1-oz. pieces of Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken Apple Sausage. 10-lb.case containing 5-lb. clipped bag packages of 2-oz. pieces of Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken Apple Sausage. 10-lb.case containing 2.5-lb. clipped bag packages of 3-oz. pieces of Sierra Sausage Co. Chicken and Basil Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Chorizo Sausage. 10-lb.case containing 2.5-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of 4-oz. pieces of Willie Bird Turkey Apple Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of 1-oz. pieces of Willie Bird Chicken Apple Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Hot Italian Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Cajun Style Sausage. 10-lb.case containing 2.5-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Basil Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Breakfast Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag packages of Willie Bird Turkey Italian Sausage. 20-lb.case containing 4-lb. clipped bag package…