WASHINGTON – Bob Evans Farms Inc. launched a recall of 46,734 lbs. of pork sausage links that may be contaminated with clear hard plastic, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Dept. of Agriculture reported.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illness due to consumption of these products, FSIS noted.

The effected items were produced at a plant in Xenia, Ohio, on Aug. 31. The products bear establishment number “EST 6785” and include:

• 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “BOB EVANS MAPLE PORK SAUSAGE LINKS.” These products contain a Use by date of Oct. 16, 2018 or Oct. 19, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.
• 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “BOB EVANS BROWN SUGAR & HONEY.” These products contain a Use by date of Oct. 16, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.
• 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “FRESH FROM MEIJER MAPLE FLAVORED SAUSAGE LINKS.” These products contain a Use by date of Sept. 06, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.
• 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “GIANT EAGLE MAPLE PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS CARAMEL COLOR ADDED.” These products contain a Use by date of Sept. 10, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.
• 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “SCHNUCKS MAPLE RECIPE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE.” These products contain a Lot Code of 8213.

FSIS said consumers complained about extraneous material in the sausage links. The agency is concerned that products may be frozen and in consumers’ refrigerators. The sausages should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase, FSIS said.