07-02-2025
Over 17,000 Pounds of Sausage Links Recalled—What to Know
The USDA announced a recall of fresh and frozen sausage links sold in three states.
The meat was recalled due to potential foreign matter contamination.
The foreign matter could be pieces of pen after a consumer reported finding such while eating sausage from the affected brand.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a sausage recall on January 31st. DJ's Boudain, a meat company based in Beaumont, Texas, recalled over 17,000 pounds of frozen and fresh sausage links due to possible foreign material contamination.
According to the announcement, the possible foreign material could be pieces of pen, as the recall was made after a consumer reported finding the foreign matter while eating a sausage. The announcement also said there has been one reported oral injury due to the consumption of recalled product.
The sausages affected were produced on January 23, 2025 and include vacuum-packed sausages for retail shelves and bulk-packed fresh and frozen links. The retail packages affected display the following names, product codes, and sell-by dates:
DJ's Original Boudain Sausages, 24-ounces
Product code: 42164
Best-by date: 03/09/2025
DJ's Original Boudain Sausages, 12-ounces
Product code: 33102
Best-by date: 03/09/2025
DJ's Original Boudain Sausages, 16-ounces
Product code: 80573
Best-by date: 03/09/2025
DJ's Jalapeno Boudain Sausages, 12-ounces
Product code: 30402
Best-by date: 03/09/2025
View the full list of recalled products here; images of product labels for comparison can be found here.
The recalled sausage was sold and distributed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers', retailers', and restaurants' refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and restaurants are urged not to serve them. If you have purchased the sausage for personal or restaurant use, it's advised to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
If you have questions about the recall, you can contact Jonathan Wallace, vice president of operations at DJ's Boudain, LLC, at 409-842-0558 ext. 111 or email jwallace@ Anyone concerned about an injury related to the recall should contact a healthcare provider.
If you have general food safety questions or would like to report an issue, you can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@ You can also submit a problem online using the FSIS' Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.
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