Stop using nowMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published January 18, 2019
Johnsonville Recall: Raw Ground Pork Patties May Contain Black Rubber
Johnsonville recalls 48,371 pounds of frozen pork patties with possible black rubber contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.
“Johnsonville Recall: Raw Ground Pork Patties May Contain Black Rubber.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275919-johnsonville-recall-raw-ground-pork-patties-may-contain-black-rubber. Based on USDA FSIS recall #003-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/johnsonville-llc-recalls-raw-ground-frozen-cheddar-cheese-and-bacon-flavored-pork).
The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Jan. 18, 2019, that Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 48,371 pounds of raw ground frozen cheddar cheese and bacon flavored pork patty products due to possible black rubber contamination. Consumers who purchased these items are urged not to consume them.
Best Flavor By dates: 7/24/2019, 8/13/2019, or 8/14/2019
Establishment number: 34225 on the carton end under the Best Flavor By date
Quantity: Approximately 48,371 pounds
Production dates: Sept. 27, 2018; Oct. 17, 2018; and Oct. 18, 2018
What to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Johnsonville Consumer Relations at (888) 556-2728.
The hazard
The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically black rubber. The problem was discovered when the firm received three consumer complaints regarding black rubber in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Johnsonville, LLC has issued four other recalls since March 15, 2018, including a Jan. 18, 2019 recall for possible black rubber contamination and a May 31, 2019 recall for possible hard green plastic contamination. Other recent recalls of similar products include the April 5, 2025 Johnsonville Cheddar Bratwurst Recall for possible hard plastic contamination and the June 15, 2023 Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Sausage Recall for possible black plastic fibers. Other recent recalls of similar products include the March 3, 2026 Ajinomoto Chicken and Pork Products Recall for possible glass contamination and the Sept. 25, 2026 Fontanini Pork Sausage Recall for plastic contamination risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled 'Johnsonville Grillers CHEDDAR CHEESE & BACON FLAVOR' with a 24-oz. (1.5 lbs.) plastic bag in a carton. Check the Best Flavor By date on the label (July 24, 2019, August 13, 2019, or August 14, 2019).
Brand
Johnsonville
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled products to the place of purchase to avoid potential harm.
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 2019.
1FSIS closed the recall
2USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Johnsonville
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnsonville to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 003-2019 — Johnsonville Recall: Raw Ground Pork Patties May Contain Black Rubber
Hello,
I own a Johnsonville Recall: Raw Ground Pork Patties May Contain Black Rubber that is covered by recall 003-2019 from Johnsonville.
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.
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.
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