Johnsonville, LLC, based in Momence, Illinois, has issued a voluntary recall for over 22,000 pounds of cheddar bratwurst due to potential contamination with plastic. Food contaminated with foreign objects, such as plastic, has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth and tongue, or even death.
Background
The recall was initiated after the company received two consumer reports of hard plastic that was found in the recalled product.
Distribution
The recalled items were shipped to retail outlets in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, MIchigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Product Details
- Product – Johnsonville Brats Cheddar Bratwurst
- Size – 19 oz trays sealed in plastic with five sausages
- Package Code – B9FOD
- Establishment Number – Est. 1647
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their homes to see if they have the recalled products.
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 or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects. Foreign material embedded in the recalled products may be too small to be seen by the human eye.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products should not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The recalled products can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or should be thrown away.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Amanda Fritsch, Consumer Relations Coordinator at Johnsonville by phone at 888-556-2728 or by email at [email protected].
Health Risks
The recall notice said there have been no reports of injuries in connection with the consumption of the impacted products although the company said it had received 2 reports of consumers finding plastic in the products.
Any consumer who has been exposed to the affected products, and is experiencing sickness or injury, should contact their medical provider immediately.
Food contaminated with foreign material 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.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading food poisoning lawyer said, “I recommend that anyone in possession of the impacted products follow all recall instructions. Food that has been contaminated with foreign material has the potential to be extremely hazardous for many people.”
