possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo is recalling approximately 832 pounds of ready-to-eat, frozen andouille sausage products because they may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal. This action follows a report of a consumer finding a piece of a metal ring in the product. Consumers are urged not to consume these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275990-recall-san-giuseppe-frozen-andouille-sausage-metal-contamination.
“Recall: San Giuseppe Frozen Andouille Sausage Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275990-recall-san-giuseppe-frozen-andouille-sausage-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #071-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/san-giuseppe-salami-co--giacomo-recalls-ready-eat-frozen-andouille-sausage-products).
San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo is recalling approximately 832 pounds of frozen andouille sausage due to possible metal contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on June 24, 2019. Consumers are urged not to consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase.
Establishment Number: EST. 21556 inside the USDA mark of inspection
Production Date: May 14, 2019
Sell By Date: 11/10/2019 on case labels
Distribution: Retail and institutional locations in Greensboro, N.C.
What to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and institutions should not serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Questions can be directed to Plant Managers Francisco Grijalva or Giacomo Santomauro at (336) 586-7003 or Francesco@sgsalami.com and Giacomo@sgsalami.com, respectively.
The hazard
The recall is due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal. FSIS stated there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Fontanini Pork Sausage Recall: Plastic Contamination Risk (2026-09-25), Olympia Provisions Recalls Holiday Kielbasa Sausages Due to Possible Metal Contamination (2025-12-19), and Golden Island Pork Jerky Recall: Metal Contamination Risk (2025-10-24).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for vacuum-packed, individually-sealed packages containing San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo Andouille Sausage with smoke flavoring added. Check the case labels for a Sell By date of 11/10/2019 and verify the product bears establishment number EST. 21556 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Brand
San Giuseppe Salami Co.
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the sausage, and institutions should not serve it to anyone.
Discard or return items
Throw away the recalled products or return them to the place where you purchased them.
Official remedy
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and institutions should not serve these products.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in North Carolina.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
USDA FSIS distribution: “North Carolina”
States: North Carolina.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2020.
1USDA FSIS announced the recall
2FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
You can contact Plant Managers Francisco Grijalva or Giacomo Santomauro at (336) 586-7003 or via email at Francesco@sgsalami.com and Giacomo@sgsalami.com.
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