Why food recalls are on the rise
E. coli, metals, and even dead bats have been found in recalled foods. In fact, food recalls are on the rise. But that may actually be a good sign. This is why.
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According to a notice from the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), Kayem Foods Inc. recalls more than 24,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage after the company received a consumer report of white plastic in its food.
“FSI is concerned that some products may be in consumer refrigerators or freezers,” the agency said in a July 17 notification.
There were at least three complaints about the presence of plastic pieces in the sausage, but no injuries were reported, FSI said.
According to FSIS and Kayem Foods, 24,173 pounds of recalled sausage were produced on June 28, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Which products do you remember?
The affected products include Kaim Foods’ 11-ounce 4-piece package, “All Natural Outdoor Chicken Sausage Sweet Apples and Vermont-made Syrup.” The package has many codes “179” and used/freezes by the date October 1, 2025 and printed on the back package label.
The recalled product has the establishment number “P-7839” within the USDA inspection mark. They were shipped to retailers all over the country.
What should I do if I remember sausages?
If you have recalled sausage packages at home, you will need to throw them away or return them to where you purchased them. Consumers asking questions about the recall can contact Kayem Foods Inc. at Joellen West. 617-889-1600 X247 or jwest@kayem.com.
