CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Seasoning Smoked Pepperoni under the following labels recalled

The Sausage Maker is recalling Seasoning Smoked Pepperoni under the following labels, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesSKUs: 1) 91110 & 12-1030, 2) 91110-25, 3) 81260 & 12-1623, 4) 81150 & 12-1625
Quantity recalled462 total units (336 units/2lbs, 4 units/25lbs, 86 units/home pak, 72 units/kit)

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-1380-2016
FDA event ID
73192
Recalling firm
The Sausage Maker, Buffalo, NY
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
4 Feb 2016
FDA classified
20 May 2016
Reported
1 Jun 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Undeclared Milk
Product category
Ready Meals

Timeline

4 Feb 2016Recall initiated by company
20 May 2016Classified by FDA+106 days
1 Jun 2016Published 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

Fermento ingredient contains undeclared whey protein and skim milk powder

Product as listed by the FDA

THE SAUSAGE MAKER SEASONING Smoked Pepperoni under the following labels: 1) Net Wt 2 lbs, 2) Net Wt 25 lbs, 3) Smoked Pepperoni Kit w/Home Pak, 4) Smoked Pepperoni Salami Kit

Where it was distributed

Nationwide via internet sales and directly via wholesalers located in CA, IN, FL, NY, PA, NV & WV

Nationwide CaliforniaFloridaIndianaNevadaNew YorkPennsylvaniaWest Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Fermento ingredient contains undeclared whey protein and skim milk powder

Which lots are affected?

SKUs: 1) 91110 & 12-1030, 2) 91110-25, 3) 81260 & 12-1623, 4) 81150 & 12-1625

Where was it sold?

Nationwide via internet sales and directly via wholesalers located in CA, IN, FL, NY, PA, NV & WV

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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