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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published July 17, 2025

Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Kayem Foods is recalling 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products that may contain plastic pieces. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should throw them away or return to retailer.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #026-2025Meat & poultryKayem Foods ›
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What happened, in plain English

Kayem Foods is recalling chicken sausage products that may contain plastic pieces. This recall is due to consumer complaints about foreign material in the product. People who bought these items should not eat them and should dispose of or return the products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274874-kayem-foods-recalls-chicken-sausage-products-due-to-possible-plastic.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274874-kayem-foods-recalls-chicken-sausage-products-due-to-possible-plastic · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #026-2025

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“Kayem Foods Recalls Chicken Sausage Products Due to Possible Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274874-kayem-foods-recalls-chicken-sausage-products-due-to-possible-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #026-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kayem-foods-inc--recalls-ready-eat-chicken-sausage-products-due-possible-foreign).

Why it’s dangerous

The hazard comes from possible plastic pieces in the chicken sausage. This foreign material could cause choking or intestinal blockage if ingested. The problem was discovered after three consumer complaints reported white plastic pieces in the product.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Kayem Foods' ready-to-eat chicken sausage products between June 28, 2025 and present. Those who have the product in their freezer or refrigerator are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for 11-oz. vacuum-packed chicken sausage packages labeled 'ALL NATURAL al fresco CHICKEN SAUSAGE SWEET APPLE with Vermont made syrup' with lot code '179' and 'USE/FRZ BY' date 'OCT 01 2025'. These products were produced on June 28, 2025 and shipped nationwide.

  • Brand
    Kayem Foods
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Do not consume the recalled chicken sausage products as they may contain plastic pieces.

  2. Dispose of Product

    Throw away the recalled chicken sausage products or return them to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any injuries reported from this recall?

No confirmed reports of injury have been reported due to consumption of these products.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for 11-oz. vacuum-packed chicken sausage packages with lot code '179' and 'USE/FRZ BY' date 'OCT 01 2025' produced on June 28, 2025.

Where can I get more information about this recall?

Contact Kayem Foods Inc. at 617-889-1600 x247 or email jwest@kayem.com for more details.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Kayem Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 026-2025 — Kayem Foods Kayem Foods

Hello,

I own a Kayem Foods that is covered by recall 026-2025 from Kayem Foods.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #026-2025 (July 17, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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