Urgent Recall issued for Ready-to-Eat Smoked Sausage

Consumers in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi are urged to check their refrigerators following a voluntary recall of approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked sausage. Bourgeois Smokehouse, a Louisiana-based meat processor located in Thibodaux, initiated the recall on Tuesday after routine testing by the U.S. Department of agriculture Food Safety Inspection Agency (FSIS) revealed potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The Danger of Listeria: Understanding the Risks

Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, a serious infection particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis each year, and about 260 die. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or othre gastrointestinal issues. For pregnant women, Listeriosis poses a significant risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn.

Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Recall Details: What You Need to Know

The recalled sausage products were produced on May 12, 2025, and sold at Rouses Market stores in Alabama, louisiana, and Mississippi starting May 13, 2025. Because the sausage was packaged and labeled in-store, the products lack production numbers or USDA inspection marks. Consumers who purchased sausage from Rouses Market during this period should exercise caution.

FSIS Classifies Recall as High-Risk

The FSIS has classified this recall as a Level 1 recall, indicating a considerable possibility of serious adverse health consequences or death associated with the product. While no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this specific recall, the potential for severe health outcomes warrants immediate action.

What to Do If You Have Purchased the Recalled Sausage

the FSIS urges consumers to take the following steps:

• Check Your Refrigerator and Freezer: Promptly inspect your refrigerator and freezer for any ready-to-eat smoked sausage purchased from Rouses Market as May 13, 2025.
• Do Not Consume: Do not eat the recalled sausage.
• Discard or Return: Dispose of the product immediately, or return it to the Rouses Market where it was purchased for a full refund.
• Seek Medical Attention: If you have consumed the recalled sausage and are experiencing symptoms of Listeriosis, seek medical attention immediately.

Contact Details

consumers with questions or concerns about the recall can contact Bourgeois Smokehouse directly at 985-447-1604 or via email at bourgeoissmokehouse@comcast.net.