Johnsonville Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Products After Reports Of Plastic Fragment Contamination

CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnsonville has issued a recall for more than 109,600 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may contain small plastic pieces.

Officials say the problem was discovered after three complaints were filed saying hard, green plastic fragments were found in the product.

The recall includes 14-oz plastic packages containing six pieces of “Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage.” The package is marked with a”Best By” date of 04/04/2018 and Batch ID 1001124486 or 1001124487.

Officials say the products were produced on January 4th.

Anyone with the recalled products should not consume them. Officials say to throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.