San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo Recalls Ready-To-Eat, Frozen Andouille Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
San Giuseppe Salami Co. recalls approximately 832 pounds of frozen andouille sausages that may contain metal fragments. Consumers are urged not to eat or serve these products and should discard or return them to the store.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal
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What happened, in plain English
San Giuseppe Salami Co. is recalling about 832 pounds of frozen andouille sausages that may contain metal fragments. This recall is because a consumer found a metal ring in the product, which could cause injury if swallowed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275990-san-giuseppe-salami-co-recalls-frozen-andouille-sausages-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275990-san-giuseppe-salami-co-recalls-frozen-andouille-sausages-due-to · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #071-2019
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“San Giuseppe Salami Co. Recalls Frozen Andouille Sausages Due to Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275990-san-giuseppe-salami-co-recalls-frozen-andouille-sausages-due-to. 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).
Why it’s dangerous
The sausages may contain metal fragments that could be swallowed and cause injury. A consumer found a metal ring in the product, which is why the recall was initiated.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought these sausages from stores in Greensboro, N.C., and institutions that may have received them. People who eat the product risk injury from swallowing metal fragments.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for vacuum-packed, individually-sealed packages labeled 'SAN GIUSEPPE SALAMI CO. BY GIACOMO ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE (SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED)' with a 'Sell By: 11/10/2019' date on the case. Products bear establishment number EST. 21556 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
San Giuseppe Salami Co.- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled sausages to the place of purchase to avoid potential injury from metal fragments.
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.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from eating these sausages?
The recall was initiated after a consumer found a metal ring in the product, but there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or illnesses from consumption.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for vacuum-packed, individually-sealed packages labeled 'SAN GIUSEPPE SALAMI CO. BY GIACOMO ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE (SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED)' with a 'Sell By: 11/10/2019' date on the case.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo's Plant Managers Francisco Grijalva or Giacomo Santomauro at (336) 586-7003 or via email at Francesco@sgsalami.com and Giacomo@sgsalami.com.
Contact San Giuseppe Salami Co.
We’ve drafted a message you can send San Giuseppe Salami Co. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 071-2019 — San Giuseppe Salami Co. San Giuseppe Salami Co. Hello, I own a San Giuseppe Salami Co. that is covered by recall 071-2019 from San Giuseppe Salami Co.. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and institutions should not serve these products. 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 #071-2019 (June 24, 2019)
- 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.
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