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Labeling Error Leads to 6-Ton Sausage Recall

The problem was discovered during routine labeling verification by FSIS.

Smoked Sausage

Texas-based Yoakum Packing Co. is recalling approximately 12,388 pounds of smoked venison sausage that contains pork products that were not represented on the label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement. The fully cooked smoked venison sausage containing beef, pork and other non-meat products items were produced between May 3, 2017 through March 22, 2019.

The 2.5-pound plastic-wrapped bags of fully cooked sausage links were shipped to distributors and retailers in the state of Texas. The problem was discovered during routine labeling verification by FSIS on April 10.

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