Nearly one ton of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa has been recalled after a consumer discovered a strip of metal in the product, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
On December 19, 2025, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall of approximately 1,930 pounds of Olympia Provisions’ uncured holiday kielbasa. The Portland-based company alerted FSIS after receiving a complaint from a customer who found a 1.25-inch metal strip in the sausage.
Product Details
Brand: Olympia Provisions
- Product: Uncured Holiday Kielbasa
- Packaging: 16-ounce vacuum-sealed plastic casing
- Label: “Best If Used By” date of Feb. 19, 2026
- Establishment Number: EST. 39928 (inside USDA mark of inspection)
- Production Date: October 14, 2025
- Distribution: Retail stores in California, Oregon, and Washington; also sold nationwide via online orders
Safety Advisory
No injuries have been reported, but FSIS urges consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for the affected product. Anyone who purchased the kielbasa should not consume it and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov.
Olympia Provisions stated it is cooperating fully with federal authorities to ensure public safety.
