Ohanyan's Soujouk Sausage Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen
Ohanyan's recalls ~159,291 lbs of SOUJOUK sausage due to undeclared soy lecithin. Check your labels for EST. 5867-A and contact the company if affected.
Use caution until it’s fixed
misbranding and an undeclared allergen
What happened, in plain English
Ohanyan's Bastirma & Soujouk Co. is recalling approximately 159,291 pounds of SOUJOUK Dried Beef Sausage because the product contains soy lecithin, an allergen not listed on the label. The issue arose when canola oil spray was applied to the interior of tubs, which likely transferred to the product. No adverse reactions have been reported so far. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275441-ohanyan-s-bastirma-and-soujouk-co-recalls-sausage-products-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275441-ohanyan-s-bastirma-and-soujouk-co-recalls-sausage-products-due · Updated October 12, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #072-2015
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“Ohanyan's Soujouk Sausage Recall: Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275441-ohanyan-s-bastirma-and-soujouk-co-recalls-sausage-products-due. Based on USDA FSIS recall #072-2015 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ohanyans-bastirma-and-soujouk-co--recalls-sausage-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The sausage contains soy lecithin which is not declared on the ingredient label. This poses a risk to consumers with soy allergies who may unknowingly consume the allergen. The presence of the allergen was caused by canola oil spray used as a release agent in the packaging tubs.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased 1-pound cryovac packages of SOUJOUK Dried Beef Sausage (Hot & Spicy or Mild) with establishment number EST. 5867-A between April 30, 2014, and April 30, 2015. Individuals with soy allergies are at the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 1-pound cryovac packages of SOUJOUK Dried Beef Sausage, available in Hot & Spicy or Mild varieties. Check for the establishment number EST. 5867-A inside the USDA mark of inspection and verify the sell-by date falls between April 30, 2014, and April 30, 2015.
- Brand
Ohanyan's Bastirma & Soujouk- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product Labels
Verify if you have 1-pound cryovac packages of SOUJOUK Dried Beef Sausage with EST. 5867-A and a sell-by date between April 30, 2014, and April 30, 2015.
Contact the Manufacturer
If you have the recalled product, contact Hayik Garabetyan at Ohanyans Bastirma & Soujouk Co. at 1-559-243-0800 for further instructions.
Consult a Healthcare Provider
If you have consumed the product and are concerned about an allergic reaction, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone been harmed by these products?
FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
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- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #072-2015 (April 30, 2015)
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