Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Pork Sausage Links are a popular breakfast item that has been recalled due to potential contamination with pieces of hard, green plastic. The recall was announced on March 15, 2021, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The affected product is the 24-ounce package of Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Pork Sausage Links with a “Best By” date of August 4, 2021. The product was produced and packaged on January 29, 2021, and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and to either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. There have been no reports of illness or injury related to the consumption of this product, but the FSIS is concerned that some consumers may have the product in their freezers.
The recall is classified as a Class II recall, which means that there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product. However, consumers who have consumed the product and are experiencing any symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain should seek medical attention immediately.
Johnsonville has issued a statement apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the recall and assuring consumers that they take food safety very seriously. The company has also implemented additional quality control measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
It is important for consumers to check their freezers and refrigerators for the affected product and to take appropriate action if they have purchased it. The FSIS recommends that consumers always follow safe food handling practices, including washing hands and surfaces often, separating raw meat from other foods, cooking meat to the appropriate temperature, and refrigerating leftovers promptly.
In conclusion, the recall of Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Pork Sausage Links serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and the potential risks associated with consuming contaminated products. Consumers should always be vigilant and take appropriate action if they suspect that they have purchased a recalled product.
