A recall has been issued by Bourgeois Smokehouse, based in Thibodaux, Louisiana, for ready to eat smoked andouille sausage products due to potential contamination with Listeria. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
The potential for Listeria contamination was discovered through product testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Distribution
The affected item was sold through Rouses Market retail locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The product was produced on May 12, 2025 and has been on sale since May 13, 2025.
Product Details
- Product – Ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage
- Size – Variable (products were individually weighed and wrapped per order in store)
- UPC Code – NA
- USDA Mark of inspection – none
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled product.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The affected products can be returned to the store or should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Blake or Logan Bourgeois, owners of Bourgeois Smokehouse phy phone at 985-447-1604 or by email [email protected].
Health Risks
There have been no reported cases of illness or adverse reaction in connection with the consumption of the recalled products.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is particularly dangerous for certain vulnerable populations. Pregnant individuals, people aged 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant individuals, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of Listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Listeria Contamination Forces Recall of Smoked Andouille Sausage in 3 States
By Kit Redwine