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Sausage recalled: 38,000 pounds of sausage in 11 states (+video)

Sausage recalled: Smithfield Packing Company is recalling about 38,000 pounds of pork sausage after small pieces of plastic were found.

By Associated Press / February 21, 2013


WASHINGTON

Smithfield Packing Co. has recalled about 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves.

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The Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service reports that the Virginia company recalled certain containers of a product called "Gwaltney mild pork sausage roll."

The sausage was produced on Jan. 11 and was distributed in Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. The problem was discovered after the company received two consumer complaints. There have been no reports of injury.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call 877-933-4625.

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