It’s one of those moments again. If you’ve bought chicken sausage recently—especially if it’s sweet and apple-flavored—you might have to take a quick break from whatever it is you’re doing and take a look at the label. Why? Because Kayem Foods Inc. just recalled over 24,000 pounds of their ready-to-eat chicken sausage products. Yikes.
The why? Because some packages may have white plastic pieces in them. And though there have been no reported injuries (thankfully), the company doesn’t wish to take any risks, and neither should you.
What exactly was recalled?
Let me simplify it extremely for you. The product being recalled is:
- Brand: Al Fresco (which is manufactured by Kayem Foods)
- Product: ALL NATURAL Chicken Sausage Sweet Apple with Vermont-made syrup
- Package size: 11-ounce vacuum-packed packages
- How many sausages are inside? 4 per pack
- Lot Code: 179
- Use/Freeze By Date: October 1, 2025 (on the back label)
- Inspection Code: Look for “P-7839” within the USDA mark
If your package matches all of those descriptions, it’s part of the recall. It was made on June 28, 2025, and shipped nationwide—so no matter where you are in the U.S., it’s worth taking a second look.
What to do if you have it?
Okay, here’s what you have to do right now if you have this product in your freezer or fridge:
1. Don’t eat it. Even if it doesn’t smell off or look totally fine, those plastic pieces might be in there.
2. Dispose of it or return it to where you bought it. Most stores will gladly refund your money—no sausage guilt necessary.
3. If you’ve already drunk it and you’re fine, don’t worry. But if you’re feeling sick or think you swallowed something unusual, call your doctor to be safe.
Why is this happening?
The company received three complaints from customers who found white plastic pieces in their sausages. While no one was harmed (whew!), Kayem Foods immediately reported it to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the recall was later issued.
This sort of thing can happen during production—maybe some plastic from a machine got broken off and got mixed into the food. Not very common, but not unknown either.
Where can you get help or more info?
If you’re unsure or want to be sure, Kayem Foods has also set up a way for people to ask directly. You can contact their customer care team for support. Plus, the USDA’s FSIS website is posting updates in case there are any revisions to this recall.
A quick recap, just for you:
- Check your al fresco Chicken Sausage Sweet Apple packages
- Look for Lot 179 with a Use/Freeze By Date of October 1, 2025
- Find the code “P-7839” inside the USDA stamp
- Don’t eat it—throw it away or return it
- Call your doctor if you’re worried
- Contact Kayem Foods if you have questions
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Stay safe, Sausage friend
Food recalls are scary, but the good news is that no one has been injured, and Kayem Foods pounced on the problem to fix it right away. So take a minute and check your kitchen. Better safe than sorry—especially with food.
And hey, now that you’ve removed the possibly dangerous sausage, maybe it’s a reason to order something else for dinner. You deserve it.
