Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc., Recalls Italian Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA recalls 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products from Bob Evans Farms due to possible thin blue rubber contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue rubber
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What happened, in plain English
Bob Evans Farms is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products that may contain thin blue rubber. This contamination could pose a risk of choking or injury if ingested. Consumers should not eat these products and should discard or return them to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275072-bob-evans-italian-sausage-recall-possible-thin-blue-rubber-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275072-bob-evans-italian-sausage-recall-possible-thin-blue-rubber-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #036-2022
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“Bob Evans Italian Sausage Recall: Possible Thin Blue Rubber Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275072-bob-evans-italian-sausage-recall-possible-thin-blue-rubber-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #036-2022 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bob-evans-farms-foods-inc--recalls-italian-pork-sausage-products-due-possible).
Why it’s dangerous
Thin blue rubber pieces may be present in the sausage, which could cause choking or injury if swallowed. The hazard is not life-threatening but requires careful handling to avoid ingestion.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these Italian pork sausages from retail stores nationwide. People who have the product in their refrigerators or freezers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Italian pork sausages labeled with 'Bob Evans Italian Sausage' and lot code XEN3663466 with a 'USE/FRZ BY' date of 11/26/2022. Products bear establishment number EST. 6785 inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Bob Evans Farms- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled Italian pork sausage products to avoid potential ingestion of thin blue rubber.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from eating these sausages?
The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but thin blue rubber could cause choking or injury if swallowed.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check for Italian pork sausages with lot code XEN3663466 and a 'USE/FRZ BY' date of 11/26/2022, bearing establishment number EST. 6785 inside the USDA inspection mark.
Should I contact a healthcare provider if I ate the product?
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider, as the recall notes there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.
Contact Bob Evans Farms
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bob Evans Farms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 036-2022 — Bob Evans Farms Bob Evans Farms Hello, I own a Bob Evans Farms that is covered by recall 036-2022 from Bob Evans Farms. 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 #036-2022 (October 21, 2022)
- 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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