Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, MA, has issued a voluntary recall notice for 12 tons of ready-to-eat chicken sausage product due to possible contamination with pieces of plastic. Food contaminated with foreign objects, like plastic, has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Background
The presence of plastic was discovered after the company received complaints from customers that white pieces of plastic were found in the impacted product.
Distribution
The recalled item was shipped to retail outlets across the United States.
Product Details
| Brand | Product | Size | Lot Code | Use/Freeze By Date |
| Al Fresco | All Natural al fresco Chicken Sausage Sweet Apple with Vermont made syrup | 11 oz | 179 | October 1, 2025 |
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their homes to see if they have the affected items.
As with all food health alerts and food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects.
Anyone in possession of the products should not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Anyone in possession of the products should contact the place of purchase about the possibility of refunds. Otherwise, the recalled item should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Joellen West, Customer Service Manager, Kayem Foods Inc. by phone at 617-889-1600 x247 or via email at [email protected].
Health Risks
The recall notice said that there have been no reports of injuries in connection with the consumption of the impacted products.
Ron Simon & Associates, one of the leading food poisoning law firms says that any consumer who has been exposed to any products contaminated with plastic, and has experienced an injury, should contact a healthcare provider immediately.
Food contaminated with plastic has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death in most people. Infants, the elderly, and recent surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
