Armour Eckrich Sausages Recall: Possible Metal Contamination Risk
USDA recalls 90,978 pounds of ready-to-eat sausages from April 26-28, 2017, due to possible metal contamination. Consumers urged not to consume these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal
What happened, in plain English
Armour Eckrich is recalling ready-to-eat sausages that may contain metal pieces. This could cause injury if swallowed. Consumers should not eat these products and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275709-armour-eckrich-sausages-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275709-armour-eckrich-sausages-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #054-2017
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“Armour Eckrich Sausages Recall: Possible Metal Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275709-armour-eckrich-sausages-recall-possible-metal-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #054-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/armour-eckrich-meats-llc-recalls-ready-eat-sausage-products-due-possible-foreign).
Why it’s dangerous
The sausages may contain metal pieces that could cause injury if swallowed. This is a food safety hazard that requires immediate action to prevent harm.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased these sausages between April 26-28, 2017, from distribution centers in Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas. People who ate the sausages are at risk of injury from metal pieces.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for sausages with the label 'ECKRICH SMOK-Y CHEDDAR BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, NATURALLY HARDWOOD SMOKED' and case code/UPC number 27815 17984. Products with a Use By date of 08/17/17 are affected.
- Brand
Armour Eckrich- Product
Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Do not consume the recalled sausages. They may contain metal pieces that could cause injury.
Dispose Safely
Throw away the sausages or return them to the place of purchase for proper disposal.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas”
States: Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- 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
Are there any confirmed injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Call 1 (877) 933-4625 or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety questions.
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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 #054-2017 (May 24, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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