Kelley Foods Recalls Smoked Baby Rope Sausage Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
USDA recalls 1,455 pounds of smoked baby rope sausage from Kelley Foods due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen (cheddar cheese). Consumers urged not to consume or discard products.
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What happened, in plain English
Kelley Foods is recalling approximately 1,455 pounds of smoked baby rope sausage because it contains cheddar cheese, a known allergen, that was not listed on the label. This misbranding could pose a risk for people with dairy allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275041-kelley-foods-smoked-baby-rope-sausage-recall-undeclared-allergen-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275041-kelley-foods-smoked-baby-rope-sausage-recall-undeclared-allergen-in · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #010-2023
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“Kelley Foods Smoked Baby Rope Sausage Recall: Undeclared Allergen in Product.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275041-kelley-foods-smoked-baby-rope-sausage-recall-undeclared-allergen-in. Based on USDA FSIS recall #010-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kelley-foods-recalls-smoked-baby-rope-sausage-product-due-misbranding-and-undeclared).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains cheddar cheese, which is a dairy allergen, but this was not declared on the label. Consumers with dairy allergies could experience allergic reactions if they unknowingly ate the product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from this product.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled smoked baby rope sausage from stores in Alabama or Florida are affected. Those with dairy allergies are at the highest risk due to the undeclared allergen.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages labeled 'KELLEY Naturally Hardwood Smoked JALAPEÑO PEPPER BABY ROPE SAUSAGE' with code 2705493011 and a use by date of May 11, 2023. Products were shipped to retail locations in Alabama and Florida.
- Brand
Kelley Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled smoked baby rope sausage products to avoid potential allergic reactions.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product contains cheddar cheese, a known allergen, that was not declared on the label. Consumers are urged not to consume it.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages labeled 'KELLEY Naturally Hardwood Smoked JALAPEÑO PEPPER BABY ROPE SAUSAGE' with code 2705493011 and a use by date of May 11, 2023.
Are there any reported injuries from this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product.
Contact Kelley Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kelley Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 010-2023 — Kelley Foods Kelley Foods Hello, I own a Kelley Foods that is covered by recall 010-2023 from Kelley 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #010-2023 (March 23, 2023)
- 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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