17,000 Pounds of Gourmet Sausage Products Recalled

WASHINGTON - Frank Wardynski & Sons, Inc., a Buffalo, New York, establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 17,000 pounds of gourmet sausage products because they may contain undeclared sulfites, which can be a health hazard to individuals who are sensitive to sulfite. The following products are subject to recall: * 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of "CHATEAU ROYAL Gourmet Sausage, Rabbit, Veal and Pork Sausage with White Wine." Each box contains the establishment number "P-4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "US232." * 12- lb. cases containing 16-oz. packages of "BROADLEAF SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with PORT WINE & CASSIS." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "BLS05." * 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of "BROADLEAF ELK SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with MADIERA WINE." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "BLU03." * 6- lb. cases containing 12-oz. packages of "ROBERT ALLEN'S GOURMET SAUSAGE, CRANBERRY & SHIRAZ WINE Smoked Sausage." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "RCA04." * 9- lb. cases containing 12-oz.packages of "CHATEAU ROYAL SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE (Beef and Pork Added) with PORT WINE & CASSIS." Each box contains the establishment number "Est. 4365" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code of "SS279." The gourmet sausages were produced on various dates from August 30, 2006, to August 10, 2007, and were shipped to a central distributor in New York for further distribution. The problem was discovered by FSIS. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a physician.