A Massachusetts-based company, Kayem Foods Inc., is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausages after customers reported finding plastic pieces in some of the products. The recall follows a series of complaints from consumers who encountered contamination, sparking concerns about food safety.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the affected sausages were produced on June 28 and sold under the brand name “ALL NATURAL al fresco CHICKEN SAUSAGE SWEET APPLE with Vermont made syrup”.
This move comes as part of the company’s voluntary action to prevent potential harm, following reports from three customers.
The product has a “USE/FRZ BY” date of October 1, 2025, and was distributed across the country. No injuries or illnesses have been reported yet, but FSIS urges consumers to dispose of or return the affected products to the point of purchase.
Product Information and Recall Scope
The product in question is sold in 11-ounce vacuum-packed packages, containing four sausages. Each package has the lot code 179 and establishment number P-7839 printed on the label. The recall affects sausages produced on June 28, 2023, which could potentially be contaminated with plastic.
Kayem Foods informed the FSIS about the issue after three customers reported finding pieces of plastic inside the sausages. While the recall is significant, the company has stated that no injuries or health complications have been linked to the contaminated sausages.
The USDA inspection mark, which appears on the packaging, indicates that the sausages were produced under USDA-regulated conditions, further reinforcing the seriousness of the voluntary recall.
These sausages were distributed nationwide, which increases the scope of the recall and the number of affected consumers.
FSIS is closely monitoring the situation, and consumers who have purchased the product are urged to check their packages against the recall details. The company is fully cooperating with authorities to ensure that all potentially contaminated products are removed from circulation.
Broader Context and the Need for Vigilance
This recall is part of a broader trend where food safety continues to be a significant concern for manufacturers and consumers alike. While food recalls are not uncommon, the discovery of plastic in ready-to-eat products raises questions about the effectiveness of quality control measures at various stages of production.
The recall comes just days after another company issued a nationwide recall due to a botulism risk in a fish product.
