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High RiskReported May 20, 2025

100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products

Recalled by an unnamed company

Meat & poultry recall

Recalled product

Class I — most serious

There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

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The recalling company has recalled 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on May 20, 2025 and was initiated on May 20, 2025. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products, with approximately 100 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is The recalling company, based in Mississippi. The USDA describes the product as: “100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products”

Why was 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products recalled?

According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 – Bourgeois Smokehouse, a Thibodaux, La., establishment, is recalling approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safe….” In plain terms, this recall relates to Listeria.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact The recalling company or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in Mississippi. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Full recall details

Status
Completed
Date reported
May 20, 2025
Recall started
May 20, 2025
Distributed in
Mississippi
What was recalled
100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products
Why it was recalled (as stated by the USDA)
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 – Bourgeois Smokehouse, a Thibodaux, La., establishment, is recalling approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE smoked andouille sausage item was produced on May 12, 2025.Show full text ▾Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 – Bourgeois Smokehouse, a Thibodaux, La., establishment, is recalling approximately 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE smoked andouille sausage item was produced on May 12, 2025. All products were weighed, wrapped, and labeled in-store at the time of purchase. The products do not bear an establishment number or the USDA mark of inspection because they were wrapped and labeled in-store at the time of purchase. This item was shipped to Rouses Market retail locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and has been available for purchase since May 13, 2025. The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing of the RTE andouille sausage produced by Bourgeois Smokehouse and confirmed those products positive for Listeria monocytogenes . There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected. Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Blake or Logan Bourgeois, Owners, Bourgeois Smokehouse, at 985-447-1604 or bourgeoissmokehouse@comcast.net . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .
Amount recalled
100 lbs recovered

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products recalled?+

According to the USDA: Product Contamination.

How serious is this recall?+

Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

What should I do if I have 100 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) smoked andouille sausage products?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official USDA notice

Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.

Recall number: USDA-016-2025. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.

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