If you run a restaurant or food service operation in California, Florida, Michigan, or Nevada, now is the time to check your freezer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Class I recall for 2,320 pounds of raw frozen pork sausage links made by Fontanini Foods LLC. The reason: the sausage may contain clear hard plastic fragments, which could cause injury if swallowed.
This is the highest-risk category in the federal meat inspection system, meaning there's a reasonable chance that eating the product could lead to serious health problems or even death. The recall was triggered after the company received two complaints from commercial clients who found plastic pieces in the sausages. So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported, but the risk is real.
What to look for
The recalled sausages were sold in 10-pound cardboard boxes labeled Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS with the item number 393. Each box also carries the packing date 06/23/2026 and the establishment number EST 6944 inside the official inspection shield. If you have these boxes in your walk-in or freezer, do not serve them.
This recall is limited to a single batch produced on June 23, 2026. Other Fontanini products are not affected, so you don't need to worry about the rest of your inventory. But if you have the specific batch, federal officials want you to destroy it or return it to your supplier immediately.
The sausages were distributed only to commercial food operations, not to retail supermarkets. That means the responsibility falls on restaurant managers, caterers, and food distributors to make sure these products don't end up on anyone's plate. FSIS is monitoring the situation to ensure the contaminated sausages are removed from the food supply chain.
For Latino-owned restaurants and food businesses that often rely on pork for dishes like chorizo, longaniza, or breakfast tacos, this recall is a reminder to double-check your suppliers and labels. It's not just about compliance—it's about protecting your customers and your reputation.
If you think you have the recalled product, don't take chances. Follow the official instructions: destroy the boxes or return them to your wholesale supplier. And if you've already served the sausages, keep an eye out for any customer complaints about mouth injuries or dental issues.
This recall comes on the heels of other food safety alerts, like the recent 76-ton meat recall over missing inspections, and the sugar recall expansion in Texas and other states. It's a good time to review your kitchen protocols and make sure you're up to date on the latest alerts.
For now, the key is to act fast. Check your freezer, verify the batch numbers, and if in doubt, throw it out. Your customers' health—and your business—depend on it.
