CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich recalled by Hillshire Brands
Hillshire Brands is recalling Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0724-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63666
- Recalling firm
- Hillshire Brands, Downers Grove, IL
- Brand
- Jimmy Dean
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Nov 2012
- FDA classified
- 23 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 5 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Egg
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 10 Nov 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 5 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Some of the Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwiches were mislabeled on the back label with an ingredients statement for another product, resulting in undeclared allergens, egg and soy, not listed on the label.
Product as listed by the FDA
Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich, Net Wt 3.9 oz (110g); a food service individually butcher paper wrapped, fully cooked frozen sandwich; 12 sandwiches per 2.74 lb case; UPC 54500 51434
Where it was distributed
Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Some of the Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwiches were mislabeled on the back label with an ingredients statement for another product, resulting in undeclared allergens, egg and soy, not listed on the label.
Which lots are affected?
Incorrect back label: UPC 54500 51434, item 51434, code date 12292P1; Case SKU 51366
Where was it sold?
Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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