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New York Style Sausage Recalls Raw Chorizo for Undeclared Sesame

New York Style Sausage Co. recalls raw Salvadoran chorizo due to undeclared sesame seeds. Do not consume; discard or return immediately.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #077-2018Meat & poultryNew York Style Sausage Co. ›
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What happened, in plain English

New York Style Sausage Co. is recalling approximately 371 pounds of raw Salvadoran chorizo sausage because the label failed to list sesame seed as an ingredient. This misbranding poses a risk to consumers with sesame allergies who might unknowingly ingest the allergen. The company urges anyone who purchased these products to stop eating them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275867-new-york-style-sausage-recalls-raw-chorizo-for-undeclared-sesame.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275867-new-york-style-sausage-recalls-raw-chorizo-for-undeclared-sesame · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #077-2018

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“New York Style Sausage Recalls Raw Chorizo for Undeclared Sesame.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275867-new-york-style-sausage-recalls-raw-chorizo-for-undeclared-sesame. Based on USDA FSIS recall #077-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/new-york-style-sausage-co.-recalls-raw-chorizo-sausage-products-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains sesame seed, which is not declared on the label. For people with sesame allergies, consuming an undeclared allergen can trigger a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

Who’s affected

Consumers who bought raw Salvadoran chorizo sausage at farmers markets in California, particularly those with sesame allergies. No adverse reactions have been confirmed yet, but the risk remains for allergic individuals.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for 8-oz. cardboard packages of Artesana Specialty Sausages CHORIZO SALVADORAN RECIPE ALL NATURAL. The package should say "Keep refrigerated or frozen" and lack a use-by or sell-by date. Check for the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number EST. 9027.

  • Brand
    New York Style Sausage Co.
  • 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 raw chorizo sausage under any circumstances due to the undeclared allergen.

  2. Discard or return the item

    Throw the product away in your trash or return it to the farmers market where you purchased it.

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 2018.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 201812. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Sep 5, 201822018
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #077-2018 (September 5, 2018)
  • 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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