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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published August 3, 2018

Star Natural Meats, LLC Recalls Raw Pork Sausage Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

USDA FSIS recalls 20,000 lbs of raw pork sausages with undeclared milk, soy, sodium nitrite, and nitrate due to misbranding. Consumers urged to discard products immediately.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #066-2018Meat & poultryStar Natural Meats ›
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What happened, in plain English

Star Natural Meats is recalling approximately 20,000 pounds of raw pork sausages because they contain undeclared allergens like milk, soy, sodium nitrite, and sodium nitrate. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals who are unaware of these ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275857-star-natural-meats-recalls-pork-sausages-for-undeclared-allergens-and.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275857-star-natural-meats-recalls-pork-sausages-for-undeclared-allergens-and · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #066-2018

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“Star Natural Meats Recalls Pork Sausages for Undeclared Allergens and Misbranding.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275857-star-natural-meats-recalls-pork-sausages-for-undeclared-allergens-and. Based on USDA FSIS recall #066-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/star-natural-meats-llc-recalls-raw-pork-sausage-products-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The recalled pork sausages contain undeclared allergens including milk, soy, sodium nitrite, and sodium nitrate. These ingredients are not listed on the product label, which could lead to allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to these substances.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased these pork sausages from retail locations in Astoria, N.Y. or elsewhere. People with allergies to milk, soy, sodium nitrite, or sodium nitrate are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products labeled 'LOUKANIKO GREEK BRAND MADE IN THE U.S.A.' with establishment number EST. 48109 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items lack a lot code or expiration date and were produced between February 23, 2017 and August 3, 2018.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Discard Products Immediately

    Throw away or return the recalled pork sausages to the place of purchase to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

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

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Questions people ask

Are there any reported injuries from this recall?

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.

What allergens are not declared on the label?

The products contain undeclared allergens including milk, soy, sodium nitrite, and sodium nitrate.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check for products labeled 'LOUKANIKO GREEK BRAND MADE IN THE U.S.A.' with establishment number EST. 48109 inside the USDA mark of inspection, which lack a lot code or expiration date.

Take action

Contact Star Natural Meats

We’ve drafted a message you can send Star Natural Meats to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 066-2018 — Star Natural Meats Star Natural Meats

Hello,

I own a Star Natural Meats that is covered by recall 066-2018 from Star Natural Meats.

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 #066-2018 (August 3, 2018)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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