CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Nov 2019 · USDA FSIS
Meat Products recalled by Ezzo Sausage
Ezzo Sausage is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-111-2019
- Recalling firm
- Ezzo Sausage
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 9 Nov 2019
- Reported
- 9 Nov 2019
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Sausage
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Nov 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2019 Ezzo Sausage Company, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 25,115 pounds of sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat sausage products were produced on Oct. 29, 2019, Oct. 30, 2019 and Nov. 5, 2019. This spreadsheet contains a list of the products subject to the recall. [View labels (PDF only) The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 1838A inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers in Indiana and Ohio. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS of a positive sample result for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2019 Ezzo Sausage Company, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 25,115 pounds of sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat sausage products were produced on Oct. 29, 2019, Oct. 30, 2019 and Nov. 5, 2019. This spreadsheet contains a list of the products subject to the recall. [View labels (PDF only) The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 1838A inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers in Indiana and Ohio. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS of a positive sample result for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection
Where was it sold?
Array
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 USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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