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Daisyfield brand pork sausages were recalled over contamination fears. In this image, a young member of the Osuna family hangs 'sobrasada' sausages during a 'fer matances', a traditional pig slaughter, in Arta on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca, Spain, Dec. 8, 2018. Gettyimage/JAIME REINA

J. H. Routh Packing Company, based in Sandusky, Ohio, recalled 1,719 pounds of raw pork sausage products, amid fear of them being contaminated with rubber. The items were produced between Jan. 1 and Jan. 4, and the announcement was made Wednesday by the Department of Agriculture’s (DOA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

According to the news release published on the FSIS website, the company’s products, under the Daisyfield brand, were shipped to retailers in Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The following products were recalled:

  1. 5-lb. plastic packages containing loose, bulk “Daisyfield Brand FRESH PORK SAUSAGE” with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.
  2. 5-lb. paper-lined cardboard packages containing large link “Daisyfield Brand FRESH PORK SAUSAGE” with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.
  3. 5-lb. paper-lined cardboard packages containing country-style rope “Daisyfield Brand FRESH PORK SAUSAGE” with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.
  4. 5-lb. paper-lined cardboard packages containing small, breakfast-style link “Daisyfield Brand FRESH PORK SAUSAGE” with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.
  5. 5-lb. plastic packages containing loose, bulk “Daisyfield Brand ITALIAN SAUSAGE” with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.
  6. 5-lb. paper-lined cardboard packages containing large link “Daisyfield Brand ITALIAN SAUSAGE” links with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.
  7. 5-lb. paper-lined cardboard packages containing country-style rope “Daisyfield Brand ITALIAN SAUSAGE” links with production dates “010119” or “010219” or “010319” or “010419” on the label.

The company found out about the possible adulteration and informed FSIS on Monday. The products being recalled had establishment number “EST. 818” inside the DOA mark of inspection.

FSIS warned consumers not to buy or consume these products and if they had already purchased it, they could return it to the shop they bought it from. The agency further said it had not received any “adverse reaction due to consumption” of these products from consumers as yet, though it advised consumers to contact doctors if they felt any illness after consuming these products.

If customers had any questions related to the matter, they could contact Tony Stearns, director of sales at J. H. Routh Packing Company on (419) 626-2251.

Generally, consumption of contaminated meat could lead to many health complications including nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, and fever. One of the main reasons of raw meat getting contaminated is due to the presence of bacteria on it. It is advisable to take precautionary measures while storing and consuming meat, such as keeping it separate from other ready-to-eat or raw vegetables, cleaning it properly and avoiding eating leftovers of cooked meat.

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