| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-037-2007 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Sharon Randle
WASHINGTON, August 16, 2007 - Frank Wardynski & Sons, Inc., a Buffalo, New York, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 17,000 pounds of gourmet sausage products because they may contain undeclared sulfites, which can be a health hazard to individuals who are sensitive to sulfite.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]
- 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of “CHATEAU ROYAL Gourmet Sausage, Rabbit, Veal and Pork Sausage with White Wine.” Each box contains the establishment number “P-4365″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of “US232.”
- 12- lb. cases containing 16-oz. packages of “BROADLEAF SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with PORT WINE & CASSIS.” Each box contains the establishment number “Est. 4365″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of “BLS05.”
- 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of “BROADLEAF ELK SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with MADIERA WINE.” Each box contains the establishment number “Est. 4365″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of “BLU03.”
- 6- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of “ROBERT ALLEN’S GOURMET SAUSAGE, CRANBERRY & SHIRAZ WINE Smoked Sausage.” Each box contains the establishment number “Est. 4365″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of “RCA04.”
- 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz.packages of “CHATEAU ROYAL SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with PORT WINE & CASSIS.” Each box contains the establishment number “Est. 4365″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of “SS279.”
The gourmet sausages were produced on various dates from August 30, 2006, to August 10, 2007, and were shipped to a central distributor in New York for further distribution. The problem was discovered by FSIS. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall should contact company president Skip Wardynski at 716-854-6083; ext. 233. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company vice president of operations Betsy Hooey-Kusmienski at 716-854-6083; ext. 232.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at 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 l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. |
