Use cautionMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published December 20, 2019
Ashland Sausage Co. Recalls Sausage Products for Possible Hard Plastic Contamination
Ashland Sausage Co. recalls pork sausages from Nov. 2019 with possible hard dark plastic contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.
“Ashland Sausage Co. Recalls Sausage Products for Possible Hard Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276041-ashland-sausage-co-recalls-sausage-products-for-possible-hard-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #122-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ashland-sausage-co--recalls-sausage-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Dec. 20, 2019, that Ashland Sausage Co. is recalling approximately 1,092 pounds of pork sausage products due to possible contamination with hard, dark plastic. Consumers are urged not to consume the affected items.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Ashland Sausage Co.
Product: BERKSHIRE NATURAL CASING SAUSAGE
Size: 12-oz. plastic packages containing 5 pieces
Lot code: S318
Production date: Nov. 14, 2019
Establishment number: EST. 21549
Sold in: Illinois and New York
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.
The hazard
The recall is due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically hard, dark plastic. 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 E.A. Sween Company Recalls Pulled Pork Sandwiches for Possible Plastic Contamination (2025-10-27).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 12-oz. plastic packages with 5 pieces of BERKSHIRE NATURAL CASING SAUSAGE, lot code S318, and establishment number EST. 21549 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to stores in Illinois and New York in November 2019.
Brand
Ashland Sausage Co.
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Discard or return the recalled sausage products to avoid potential injury from ingesting hard plastic pieces.
Official remedy
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 Illinois and New York.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
USDA FSIS distribution: “Illinois, New York”
States: Illinois, New York.
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.
Is there a risk of serious injury from eating these sausages?
The recall states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, but the product may contain hard plastic pieces that could cause injury if swallowed.
Where can I get help if I have concerns about this recall?
Contact Ashland Sausage Co. at (630) 690-2600 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).
Take action
Contact Ashland Sausage Co.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ashland Sausage Co. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 122-2019 — Ashland Sausage Co. Recalls Sausage Products for Possible Hard Plastic Contamination
Hello,
I own a Ashland Sausage Co. Recalls Sausage Products for Possible Hard Plastic Contamination that is covered by recall 122-2019 from Ashland Sausage Co..
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.
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