Bob Evans Farms Pork Sausage Links Recall: Possible Clear Plastic Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls 42,246 pounds of Bob Evans Farms pork sausage links (Oct 2018) due to possible clear hard plastic contamination. Consumers urged not to eat these products.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of clear hard plastic
What happened, in plain English
Bob Evans Farms is recalling pork sausage links that may contain pieces of clear hard plastic. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275871-bob-evans-farms-pork-sausage-links-recall-possible-clear-plastic.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275871-bob-evans-farms-pork-sausage-links-recall-possible-clear-plastic · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #080-2018
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“Bob Evans Farms Pork Sausage Links Recall: Possible Clear Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275871-bob-evans-farms-pork-sausage-links-recall-possible-clear-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #080-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bob-evans-farms-inc--recalls-pork-sausage-link-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall involves pork sausage links that may contain pieces of clear hard plastic. If ingested, these plastic pieces could cause choking, internal injuries, or other serious health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Bob Evans Farms pork sausage links with Lot Code 8213 from September 2018 through October 2018 are affected. People who have these products in their freezers are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12-oz overwrap trays labeled with specific names like 'BOB EVANS MAPLE PORK SAUSAGE LINKS' or 'FRESH FROM MEIJER MAPLE FLAVORED SAUSAGE LINKS'. Products with Lot Code 8213 and use-by dates from September to October 2018 are affected.
- Brand
Bob Evans Farms- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Discard or return the recalled pork sausage links immediately to avoid potential injury from ingested plastic pieces.
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 Ohio.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Ohio”
States: Ohio.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2020.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 should I do if I have these products in my freezer?
Throw away the products immediately as they may be frozen and still pose a risk.
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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 #080-2018 (September 13, 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.