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Gallo Meats Recalls Sausage and Meat for Undeclared Allergens

Gallo Meats LLC recalls ~82 lbs of sausage, beef, and lamb produced without inspection. Risk of undeclared soy, wheat, fish, and milk allergens.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #083-2016Meat & poultryGallo Meats ›
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What happened, in plain English

Gallo Meats LLC is recalling approximately 82 pounds of various sausage, beef, and lamb products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Additionally, some hot Italian sausage items may contain undeclared allergens, including soy, wheat, fish (anchovies), and milk. Consumers who have purchased these specific items are urged not to consume them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275612-gallo-meats-recalls-sausage-and-meat-for-undeclared-allergens.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275612-gallo-meats-recalls-sausage-and-meat-for-undeclared-allergens · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #083-2016

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“Gallo Meats Recalls Sausage and Meat for Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275612-gallo-meats-recalls-sausage-and-meat-for-undeclared-allergens. Based on USDA FSIS recall #083-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/gallo-meats-llc--recalls-sausage-beef-and-lamb-products-produced-without-benefit).

Why it’s dangerous

The primary hazard is the potential presence of undeclared allergens (soy, wheat, fish, and milk) in the hot Italian sausage products, which can cause serious allergic reactions. A secondary issue is that the products were produced without federal inspection, meaning their safety and handling could not be verified by the USDA.

Who’s affected

Consumers in Washington state who purchased the affected meat products between April 20 and July 27, 2016. Individuals with allergies to soy, wheat, fish, or milk are at risk of an allergic reaction.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Gallo Meats LLC products with establishment number EST. 09334 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Affected items include: 12-16 oz. cryovac packages of HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE (pack date 04-20-16), GROUND LAMB (pack date 06-07-16), and BEEF FLANK STEAK (pack dates 07-22-16 or 07-27-16).

  • Brand
    Gallo Meats
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop consuming the product

    Do not eat the recalled sausage, beef, or lamb items.

  2. Discard or return the item

    Throw away the products or return them to the place where you purchased them.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

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

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2016.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 201612. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Sep 17, 201622016
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #083-2016 (September 17, 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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