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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-04-2006 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
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Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Amanda Eamich
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2006 - Kubisch Sausage Co., a Shelby Township, Mich.,
establishment, is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of sausage products due to an
undeclared allergen (nonfat dry milk), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection
Service announced today.
The product labels do not specifically state that milk, a known allergen, is an ingredient.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 2 ½- and 5- pound jars of "MEXICAN BRAND, MADE IN MICHIGAN, RED HOTS SAUSAGE, SMOKED FLAVOR ADDED, PACKED IN SOLUTION OF VINEGAR AND SALT." Each label includes the establishment number, "EST. 10116" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- 5- pound jars of "RED HOTS, Smoked Sausage, PACKED IN SOLUTION OF VINEGAR WATER AND SALT." Each label includes the establishment number, "EST. 10116" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
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FOOD ALLERGIES
A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food, usually within minutes after the food has been consumed.
Symptoms may include throat swelling, breathing trouble or a rash.
Strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food is the only absolute way to avoid a reaction.
Several foods account for 90% of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Persons who have a severe, life-threatening food allergy should always carry, and know how to administer, prescription epinephrine.
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The products were sold to retail stores in Michigan.
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection program personnel. FSIS has had no reports of illness due to
consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should call the company President Vaso Marcovich at
(586) 566-4661.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854.
The hotline 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.
"Ask Karen" is the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day to answer your questions at
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117212707/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/
Ask_Karen/index.asp#Question.
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NOTE: Access news releases and other information at the FSIS Web site at https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117212707/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/
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Last Modified:
January 27, 2006 |
Product Label
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| 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.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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