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| Nebraska Firm Recalls Sausage Due To Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS II RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-036-2005 |
HEALTH RISK: LOW |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Steven Cohen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2005 - A.J. Cetak's Meat Market, an Ord, Neb., firm, is
voluntarily recalling approximately 3,400 pounds of pork sausage due to an undeclared allergen
(wheat flour), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today..
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FOOD ALLERGIES
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline or visit www.fsis.usda.gov
Consumers who have a food allergy, or severe food sensitivity, should always read ingredient labels. In restaurants, they should ask whether an allergy-causing ingredient is in the food.
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 package label indicates that bread is in the product but it does not specifically state that wheat flour, a
potential known allergen, is an ingredient.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 12-ounce to 16-ounce clear vacuum plastic packages of "CETAK'S Family Tradition for four generations JATERNICE (Ring Pudding Sausage) Fully Cooked Natural Casing." Each package includes the establishment number, "EST. 21562" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
The sausage was produced between January 9, 2003, and August 22, 2005. The product was sold to
retail stores in Nebraska and directly to customers over the Internet.
FSIS has had no reports of illness due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call Allen or Linda Cetak at (308) 728-3858. Media with questions about the recall
should contact Allen Cetak at (308) 728-3858.
Consumers with other food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached
from 10 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/eot2008/20090117211624/http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/Ask_Karen/.
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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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