Major sausage recall: Johnsonville bratwurst recalled over plastic contamination risk
Johnsonville recalls over 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst due to potential plastic contamination. Shoppers in several states urged to return or dispose of affected products.
Johnsonville, one of the largest sausage producers in the United States, has announced a recall of over 22,672 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst products due to potential plastic contamination.
The company made the announcement following reports from customers who found pieces of hard plastic in their bratwurst.
Why has Johnsonville recalled its cheddar bratwurst?
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), was notified of a potential contamination of Johnsonville's cheddar bratwurst with a foreign matter.
Johnsonville's recalled cheddar bratwurst. Photo: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Johnsonville alerted FSIS after two consumers reported "hard plastic material found in the bratwurst product." This prompted the department to issue a Class I recall, considered the most serious type of recall, meaning that the consumption of this product could lead to severe health consequences and even death.
Details of the recalled Johnsonville's cheddar bratwurst
Here’s a summary of the recalled Johnsonville bratwurst product details for consumer awareness:
- Product Name: Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst
- Production Date: February 5, 2025
- Establishment Number: “Est. 1647” (printed on the front label)
- Distributed In: Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
What should consumers do about the Johnsonville bratwurst recall?
If you bought Johnsonville's bratwurst, you must know that it is important to dispose the product or take them to the store you purchase it for a refund.