NEW YORK STYLE SAUSAGE product recalled over labeling errors

Recall date

January 8, 2016

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Official notice title

New York Style Sausage Co. Recalls Pork Products Due To Misbranding

Recall number

005-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

NEW YORK STYLE SAUSAGE CO.

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

Editors note: This recall was updated on Jan. 14, 2016 to correct packaging details. WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2016 New York Style Sausage Co., a Sunnyvale, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,040 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are encased in sheep casings, which are not declared on the product label and may elicit allergic reactions in those allergic to sheep proteins. The pork sausage item was produced on various dates between July 1, 2015 and Jan.7, 2016. The following product is subject to recall: [ AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem . Product Label