Smoked Sausage Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
The products in question are from Bourgeois Smokehouse in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
The sausage was shipped to Rouses Market locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.With Memorial Day cookouts around the corner, we've been planning a well-rounded menu for the unofficial kick-off to summer. We're envisioning a picnic table piled high with Southern sides and a card table brimming with summer-inspired (and perhaps a few patriotic) desserts. Some folks enjoy firing up the smoker for a celebration, while others turn to their tried-and-true grilling methods. But are the smoked sausages you purchased at the butcher counter safe to eat this weekend?
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage products from Bourgeois Smokehouse in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The sausage was produced on May 12, 2025 and then shipped to Rouses Market locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Unfortunately, after routine FSIS testing of the sausage, the agency confirmed that the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes (bacteria).
As the sausages were weighed, wrapped, and labeled in store at the butcher counter, there is no label, establishment number, or USDA mark of inspection to look out for. Bourgeois Smokehouse and FSIS urge any customers who have purchased smoked andouille sausage at the counter from Rouses Market to throw away or return to your place of purchase for a refund. Make sure to check your freezer, as well!
Thankfully, there have not been any illnesses connected with this recall to date. Listeria contamination can be especially serious for older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. (Let's not risk it before summer kicks off!)
We hear Conecuh is still a safe bet for your pigs-in-a-blanket or grilling ventures this weekend. And of course, we've got plenty of spectacular burger recipes—like our Ultimate Southern Burgers topped with candied bacon—for you to wow your guests.
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