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# New York Firm Recalls Smoked Andouille Sausage for Listeria Contamination
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/06/new-york-firm-recalls-smoked-andouille-sausage-for-listeria-contamination/
- Published: 2015-06-12T20:07:25.000Z
- Updated: 2018-07-31T06:40:53.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Recalls, Uncategorized, food recall, Listeria monocytogenes, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Shirks Meats, Smoked Andouille Sausage, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 10:59

Shirks Meats of Dundee, NY, is recalling “Smoked Andouille Sausage” due to *Listeria monocytogenes* contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled in-store packed “Smoked Andouille Sausage” comes in a clear plastic package with a date of 6-5-15 on it. Package sizes varied from 9-12 ounces. The “Smoked Andouille Sausage” was sold only from the retail location at 4342 John Green Rd. in Dundee, NY.

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The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel found *Listeria monocytogenes* present in the product. Consumers who have purchased the “Smoked Andouille Sausage” should not consume it but should discard the product or return it to Shirks Meats. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (607) 243-5581\. *Listeria monocytogenes* can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. It may also cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. *Listeria monocytogenes* may cause serious flu-like symptoms in otherwise healthy individuals.