NJ Sausage Recall Due To Possible Listeria Contamination: USDA

NEW JERSEY - Over 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products are being recalled nationwide due to a possible Listeria contamination, federal health officials said Sunday.

The meat products, manufactured by Rhode Island-based Daniele International LLC, were produced between May 23 and Nov. 25, 2022, and were shipped to nationwide retailers from Dec. 23 to Jan. 17, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said.

The agency became aware of the possible contamination during “routine inspection activities” in which Listeria monocytogenes was found on surfaces that the product came into contact with.

The following products are affected by the recall, per the FSIS:

• 6-oz. plastic tray of “FREDERIK’S by meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with sell by date 4/15/23.
• 6-oz. plastic tray of “Boar’s Head CHARCUTUERIE TRIO” with sell by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23.
• 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE GENOA UNCURED SALAMI” with sell by date 12/23/23.
• 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE BLACK PEPPER UNCURED SALAMI” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24.
• 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA SOPRESSATA, COPPA & GENOA SALAMI” with sell by dates 4/13/23 and 4/14/23.
• 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA CALABRESE, PROSCIUTTO & COPPA” with sell by date 5/6/23.
• 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA GENOA SALAMI, UNCURED PEPPERONI & HARD SALAMI” with use by date 5/4/23.
• 12-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection SOPRESSATA, CAPOCOLLO, HARD SALAME” with sell by date 4/14/23.

There haven’t been any reports of illness stemming from the recalled products, FSIS said. Those concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with these products should throw them away or return the item(s) to the initial place of purchase for a refund.

“Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns,” the agency said. “Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.”

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.