Nationwide Sausage Recall Hits Highest Alert Level—Here's What to Know The ready-to-eat chicken sausage was distributed to retail locations across the country. Close Credit: Svetlana Repnitskaya / Getty Images Key Points 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage were recalled due to potential plastic contamination.On July 17, 2025, the USDA classified the recall as a Class I threat to consumers.There have been no confirmed reports of injuries associated with the consumption of these products. If you recently bought sausages, check your refrigerator and freezer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage due to potential plastic contamination. The product impacted by the recall is the All Natural Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, with lot number 179 and a use/freeze-by date of October 1, 2025. The sausage is from Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts. It was produced on June 28, 2025, and has the establishment number “P-7839” on the packaging. The products were distributed nationwide to retail locations. The affected product details are as follows, according to FSIS: 11-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing four pieces of “ALL NATURAL al fresco CHICKEN SAUSAGE SWEET APPLE with Vermont made syrup," with lot code “179” and the "USE/FRZ BY” date of "OCT 01 2025” printed on the back label. Credit: USDA / FSIS According to FSIS, the contamination was found after Kayem Foods Inc. reported receiving three consumer complaints about white plastic pieces in the sausage. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries from consuming these products, FSIS states. Anyone worried about injury should see a healthcare provider. On July 17, 2025, the USDA classified the recall as a Class I threat. Per the USDA, a Class I recall "involves a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death." Don't Miss FDA Announces Massive Deodorant Recall—Here's What to Look For Urgent Recall: Mushrooms Pulled From Shelves After Dangerous Listeria Found FSIS is concerned that some of these products might still be in people's refrigerators or freezers. They advise consumers who have purchased these products not to eat them and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. For questions or concerns about the recall, contact Joellen West, Customer Service Manager at Kayem Foods Inc., at 617-889-1600, extension 247. Explore more: News Recall News