Recall: Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage Misbranding Hazard
Kayem Foods recalls ~22,182 lbs of Al Fresco chicken sausage due to misbranding. Pork casings not listed on label may cause allergic reactions.
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What happened, in plain English
Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of al fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage because the packaging bears incorrect nutritional labeling and fails to declare that the product is encased in pork. This omission poses a risk of allergic reactions for consumers with pork protein allergies. The products were produced on November 4, 2015, and shipped to retail locations nationwide. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275527-recall-al-fresco-sweet-apple-chicken-sausage-misbranding-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275527-recall-al-fresco-sweet-apple-chicken-sausage-misbranding-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #006-2016
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“Recall: Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage Misbranding Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275527-recall-al-fresco-sweet-apple-chicken-sausage-misbranding-hazard. Based on USDA FSIS recall #006-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kayem-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-sausage-products-due-misbranding).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is encased in pork casings that are not declared on the label. This misbranding means consumers unaware of the pork content may consume it, potentially eliciting allergic reactions if they are sensitive to pork proteins.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased al fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage from retail locations nationwide between production on November 4, 2015, and the expiration date of February 7, 2016. Individuals with pork allergies are at specific risk due to the undeclared ingredient.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of al fresco SWEET APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE. Look for identification code 308 BW12 and a USE/FRZ BY date of FEB 7, 2016. The package must bear establishment number EST. P-7839 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Kayem Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check your product
Verify if you have 12-oz. packages with code 308 BW12 and a use-by date of Feb 7, 2016.
Contact customer service
Call Brenda Navaroli at 1-(800) 426-6100 for questions about the recall.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone been injured by this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product as of the recall announcement.
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Where this comes from
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 #006-2016 (January 16, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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