Recall Alert: UP Products Recalls Sausage Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – UP Products, LLC, doing business as Meyer Wholesale, a Ewen, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 400 pounds of sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels.
The ready-to-eat pork and beef Polish sausage and raw pork and beef potato sausage items were produced on various dates from October 30, 2024, through January 7, 2025. The following products are subject to recall:
• 5″ x 8″ vacuum-sealed packages containing “Otto Meyer’s Premium Sausage POLISH SAUSAGE” with lot codes 24304, 24318, 24326, 24346 on a sticker.
• Bulk packed in 12″ x 24″ clear bags containing “Otto Meyer’s Premium Sausage POTATO SAUSAGE” with dates 1/6/25, and 1/7/25 handwritten on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M1733” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a restaurant and retail locations in Michigan, and a retail location in Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant verification activities when FSIS personnel observed that soy, a known allergen, was being used as an ingredient and was not declared on the finished product label.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumer’s, retailer’s and restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants, retailers and consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to serve, sell, or consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Conclusion:
Consumers and distributors are advised to take immediate action to ensure the safety of their products and customers. By recalling these products, UP Products is taking proactive steps to protect public health and prevent potential harm from these undeclared allergens.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q: Why is UP Products recalling these sausage products?
A: UP Products is recalling these products because they contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels, posing a risk to consumers with soy allergies.
Q: Who is affected by the recall?
A: Restaurants, retailers, and consumers who have purchased these products are affected by the recall.
Q: What are the affected products?
A: The affected products are 5″ x 8″ vacuum-sealed packages containing “Otto Meyer’s Premium Sausage POLISH SAUSAGE” and bulk packed in 12″ x 24″ clear bags containing “Otto Meyer’s Premium Sausage POTATO SAUSAGE”.
Q: What should I do if I’ve purchased one of these products?
A: Restaurants, retailers, and consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to serve, sell, or consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Q: Where can I get more information on the recall?
A: Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact UP Products Main Office at 906-813-1300.
