Wegmans is recalling packages of Impossible Foods meatless sausage due to potential contamination with foreign material.
A grocery chain announced on its website last Friday that it has recalled specific meatless products due to the presence of a “aluminum fastener” in them. There is a recall for the Spicy Ground Sausage and Savory Ground Sausage Meat produced by Impossible Foods.
Every Wegmans store has offered the recalled products in 14-ounce packages. The UPC code for the tasty meatless sausage is 816697021088. A spicy meatless sausage is available with UPC 816697021095.
The recall impacts items with lot numbers ranging from ASH2409501 to ASH249601, and the best-by dates fall between June 28, 2025, and January 15, 2026.
Wegmans has a presence in eight states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia.
Shoppers who purchased a recalled item can return it for a full refund. For any questions about the recall, you can contact Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663. Representatives are accessible Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST, and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Recently, the frequency of food recalls has risen. A recent study by Gallup conducted from July 1 to July 21 found that 37 percent of Americans indicated they had discarded or returned a food item in the past year due to a recall or food safety advisory. Over 50% of those surveyed reported that they opted against buying a product or brand due to a recall or advisory.
A report from August by Traceone indicates that undeclared allergens are the main reason for food recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that manufacturers clearly show if any of the nine major food allergens—peanuts, wheat, milk, tree nuts, soy, egg, crustaceans (shellfish), fish, and sesame—are listed on food packaging.
The second most common reason is associated with bacterial contamination, such as salmonella, E. coli, or listeria. This summer, a notable listeria outbreak associated with the deli meat brand Boar’s Head resulted in 10 deaths and many hospitalizations.
Other reasons for recalls include finding foreign objects or having incorrect product labels.
The U.S. government has increased its efforts to improve food safety measures in recent years, but experts believe there is still potential for enhancement. Marion Nestle, a professor of food studies and public health at New York University, previously stated to Newsweek, “The issue with food safety is not only about regulations but also about workplace culture.”
“We have solid regulations established,” Nestle added. “Every type of food, whether it’s under the oversight of the USDA for meat and poultry or the FDA for most other items with a few exceptions, is required to be produced following meticulously crafted and implemented protocols aimed at minimizing pathogens.”
“These plans must be adhered to closely, and production should be overseen to ensure compliance,” Nestle stated. “When the plans are crafted, adhered to, and overseen effectively, the food should remain safe for everyone.”
Reference: Impossible Meat Recall Sparks Warning in 8 States