New York Style Sausage Co. of California is recalling 4,040 pounds of pork sausage products because they are misbranded. The sausages are encased in sheep casings, which are not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to sheep proteins could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions received to date in connection with the consumption of this product.
The recalled product is 5 pound bulk boxes containing packages of “Golden Gate Meat Company Ernesto’s Pork Sausage.” They were produced on various dates between July 1, 2015 and January 7, 2016. The product has the establishment number “EST. 9027” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was produced for a single distributor in California for institutional use.
The problem was discovered when a customer observed pork sausage labels that didn’t declared sheep casings on the finished product label. If you purchased this product and are allergic to sheep proteins, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
