CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Sep 2026 · USDA FSIS
Raw, Frozen Pork Sausage Products recalled by Fontanini Foods
Fontanini Foods is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 25 Sep 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-023-2026
- Recalling firm
- Fontanini Foods
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 25 Sep 2026
- Reported
- 25 Sep 2026
- USDA notice type
- Active Recall
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Pork
Timeline
| 25 Sep 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Sep 2026 | 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, Sept. 25, 2026 – Fontanini Foods LLC, a McCook, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically clear, hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage items were produced on June 23, 2026. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 10-lb. cardboard box cases containing “Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS” with “ITEM 393” printed on the box and “PACKED ON 06/23/2026” printed on the shipping label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 6944” inside the USDA mark of inspection printed on the box. These items were shipped to distributors in California, Florida, Michigan, and Nevada to be served in food service establishments, including restaurants. The problem was discovered after the firm received two customer complaints regarding clear, hard plastic found in the sausage product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in food service and restaurant freezers. Food service establishments and restaurants are urged not to serve this product. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely cond
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 – Fontanini Foods LLC, a McCook, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically clear, hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage items were produced on June 23, 2026. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 10-lb. cardboard box cases containing “Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS” with “ITEM 393” printed on the box and “PACKED ON 06/23/2026” printed on the shipping label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 6944” inside the USDA mark of inspection printed on the box. These items were shipped to distributors in California, Florida, Michigan, and Nevada to be served in food service establishments, including restaurants. The problem was discovered after the firm received two customer complaints regarding clear, hard plastic found in the sausage product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in food service and restaurant freezers. Food service establishments and restaurants are urged not to serve this product. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely cond
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 26 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.