KAILUA-KONA — Longanisa sausage sold in Hawaii is among approximately 4,380 pounds of pork sausage products being recalled to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.
California-based Heatherfield Foods Inc. is recalling the product because it has a gluten free claim represented on the front of the label; however, the product contains gluten in the form of wheat. Wheat, which is an allergen, is also listed in the product’s list of ingredients.
In Hawaii, according to the service, the recall affects one-pound thermofoam tray packages containing “HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE COMPANY Sweet Filipino Longanisa ˙NO PRESERVATIVES ˙GLUTEN FREE ˙NO MSG” with lot codes 09067, 09081, 09088, 09113, 09130, 09148, 09156, 09163, 09170, 09179, 09193 and 09212 on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 4846” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The raw Longanisa sausage items, produced between March 8 and July 31, were shipped to retail locations in Hawaii.
The problem was discovered after the service received a consumer complaint.
The service said there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,” the service said in a Friday media release.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact John Brown, vice president, Heatherfield Foods Inc., at (909) 460-4150.