Wegmans Recalls Impossible Meat Products in 8 States Over Contamination Risk
According to Newsweek , Wegmans is recalling packages of Impossible Foods meatless sausages due to a contamination risk. The affected products, which include both the Spicy Ground Sausage and Savory Ground Sausage Meat from Plants, have been found to contain an aluminum fastener. These products were sold at all Wegmans locations across multiple states, in 14-ounce packages.
The recall specifically affects sausages with UPC codes 816697021088 (savory sausage) and 816697021095 (spicy sausage), with lot numbers ranging from ASH2409501 to ASH249601 and best-by dates between June 28, 2025, and January 15, 2026.
The recall includes all packages of these items sold in Wegmans stores located in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Consumers who purchased the affected items can return them to the store for a full refund. For further information, Wegmans customers are encouraged to contact the store at 1-855-934-3663, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST, or on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
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This recall is part of a larger trend of increasing food recalls in recent years, driven by issues like undeclared allergens and bacterial contamination, such as E. coli or salmonella. According to a Gallup survey, 37% of Americans reported discarding or returning a food item in the past year due to a recall. While food safety regulations are in place, experts argue that better workplace practices and monitoring are needed to reduce risks.
Food recalls are common due to various reasons, including foreign object contamination like this current incident, bacterial outbreaks, and mislabeling. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies continue to address food safety, but experts emphasize the importance of adherence to safety protocols in food production.
