Allergic Reaction Concerns Prompt Turkey Sausage Recall
A sweet Italian turkey sausage recall has been issued due to food allergy concerns, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Washington, Ind.-based Perdue Farms, Inc. recalled more than 10,000 pounds of fresh sweet Italian turkey sausage because it contains milk, which is a potential allergen that’s not declared on the product label.
Milk is one of eight foods identified by federal law as being known to cause serious allergic reaction in certain people and are therefore mandated to be declared on food labels, according to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004.
People with food allergies can in some cases experience anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergic reaction characterized by airway constriction due to swelling and an extreme drop in blood pressure. This type of reaction is responsible for 30,000 emergency room visits and 2,000 hospitalizations each year.
Allergen Turkey Sausage Recall: Product Information
- 16-ounce packages of “PERDUE, Sweet Italian, Lean, Turkey Sausage”
- “USE BY” date of 03/30/10 or before
- UPC Code “72745-10301″
- The establishment number is “Est. P-286″
The fresh sweet Italian turkey sausage was produced between March 3, 2010, and March 15, 2010, and distributed to retail stores in:
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
The problem was discovered by the company. The company and FSIS have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness che
cks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Tags: Anaphylactic Shock, Milk Allergy
