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New York Firm Recalls Gourmet Sausage Products Due to Undeclared Sulfites
Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-037-2007 HEALTH RISK: LOW

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(202) 720-9113
Sharon Randle

WASHINGTON, August 16, 2007 - Frank Wardynski & Sons, Inc., a Buffalo, New York, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 17,000 pounds of gourmet sausage products because they may contain undeclared sulfites, which can be a health hazard to individuals who are sensitive to sulfite.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels, PDF Only]
  • 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of "CHATEAU ROYAL Gourmet Sausage, Rabbit, Veal and Pork Sausage with White Wine." Each box contains the establishment number "P-4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "US232."

  • 12- lb. cases containing 16-oz. packages of "BROADLEAF SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with PORT WINE & CASSIS." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "BLS05."

  • 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of "BROADLEAF ELK SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with MADIERA WINE." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "BLU03."

  • 6- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of "ROBERT ALLEN'S GOURMET SAUSAGE, CRANBERRY & SHIRAZ WINE Smoked Sausage." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "RCA04."

  • 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz.packages of "CHATEAU ROYAL SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with PORT WINE & CASSIS." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "SS279."

The gourmet sausages were produced on various dates from August 30, 2006, to August 10, 2007, and were shipped to a central distributor in New York for further distribution. The problem was discovered by FSIS. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a physician.

Media with questions about the recall should contact company president Skip Wardynski at 716-854-6083; ext. 233. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company vice president of operations Betsy Hooey-Kusmienski at 716-854-6083; ext. 232.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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Last Modified: August 16, 2007
USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

 

 

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