Popular Minnesota Sausages Recalled After Bacteria Found In Testing

BELLE PLAINE, MN — Ruck’s Meat Processing is voluntarily recalling several ready-to-eat sausage products after tests by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) detected Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially dangerous bacterium.

No illnesses have been reported as of Tuesday, and the company is cooperating fully with state officials.

What Products Are Affected?

The recalled sausage products were produced on June 25, 2025, and have the establishment number "8921" inside the state of Minnesota mark of inspection.

Tollefson Family Pork products, sold at farmers’ markets and wholesale events, include:

• Homestyle Wieners
• Smoked Polish Sausage with Cheddar Cheese
• No Sugar Added Homestyle Wieners

Ruck’s Meat Processing products, sold at the company’s retail store in Belle Plaine, include:

• Cheese Polish Sausage

Health Risks

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a rare but serious infection. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea.

While healthy individuals typically recover without treatment, listeriosis can be fatal for infants, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women.

Anyone who purchased the recalled sausage should throw it away or return it to the store.

Consumers with questions can contact Ruck’s Meat Processing at (952) 873-2848.