Florida Health Alert: Illegally Imported Chicken Vienna Sausages

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausage products illegally imported from Jamaica. Duval County residents who may have purchased these items should be aware.

Jamaica is not an eligible country for exporting meat or poultry products to the U.S., according to the FSIS. The alert specifically covers two products: 140-gram cans of “GRACE READY TO EAT CHICKEN VIENNA SAUSAGES” and 140-gram cans of “GRACE READY TO EAT CHICKEN VIENNA SAUSAGES HOT & SPICY.” Both products bear the establishment number “EST. NO G-01” within the Jamaica mark of inspection.

The importer distributed these products to retail locations across several states, including Florida. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, FSIS urges consumers to dispose of the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase. The issue was identified during routine FSIS surveillance of imported products.

Consumers with questions can contact Sandra Campbell, owner, at 305-887-9523 or [email protected]. Residents are advised to check their pantries for these items and to exercise caution with imported food products.