A COMMON ALLERGEN (THAT WASN’T LISTED IN THE INGREDIENTS) HAS LED TO THE RECALL OF ABOUT 1 THOUSANDS POUNDS OF LOCALLY MADE SAUSAGES. THE BRITISH-STYLE BANGERS, FROM SILVA SAUSAGE COMPANY IN GILROY, HAVE WHEAT IN THEM….AND THAT IS NOT REFLECTED IN THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. SILVA SAUSAGE ENGLISH BRAND BANGERS WERE SOLD IN 10-POUND CASES, AND BEAR THE ESTABLISHMENT NUMBER “EST. 6086” (WHICH IS SHOWN INSIDE THE U.S.D.A. MARK OF INSPECTION).
THE SAUSAGES WERE DISTRIBUTED FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE IN LIVERMORE AND SACRAMENTO.
THE ERROR WAS DISCOVERED DURING A LABEL REVIEW, AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE REACTIONS.
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