Recall Issued for Pork Breakfast Sausage Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 2,300 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage have been recalled over concerns of potential plastic contamination, as federal officials have stated.

Fontanini Foods LLC, based in Illinois, has voluntarily recalled approximately 2,320 pounds of its pork sausage links, which may contain foreign material—specifically, clear, hard plastic. This announcement was made by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) last week.

The sausage products in question were produced on June 23 and distributed to restaurants and food service establishments in California, Florida, Michigan, and Nevada.

Other Recent Recalls

Interestingly, this recall follows others, such as a nearly 333-pound tuna recall across five states due to elevated levels of scombrotoxin.

The affected breakfast sausage was not sold directly to consumers in stores. Instead, it was packaged in 10-pound cardboard boxes marked “Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS” with “ITEM 393,” and the shipping label notes “PACKED ON 06/23/2026.” Additionally, the establishment number “EST. 6944” appears within the USDA inspection mark on the boxes.

The issue came to light after Fontanini received two customer complaints regarding the presence of clear plastic in the sausage items. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries or adverse reactions associated with these products. However, individuals who may be concerned about potential health issues are advised to consult their healthcare provider.

Customers are urged to refrain from serving the affected products and should either discard them or return them to the point of purchase.

FSIS has expressed concern that some of the contaminated products may still be in food service and restaurant freezers. They strongly recommend that restaurants and food service establishments avoid serving this product and instead dispose of it or return it to where it was bought.

This recall has been classified as a Class I recall, which is the highest risk classification by FSIS. This designation signifies there exists a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the affected product could lead to serious health consequences or even death.