If you purchased holiday kielbasa recently, it’s worth taking a quick look at the label.
Olympia Provisions has issued a recall for certain ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa sausage products after a report that metal may be present in the product.
The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and affects about 1,930 pounds of sausage.
Here’s what to know and what to do next.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
Olympia Provisions is recalling ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa sausage because the product may contain foreign material — specifically metal.
The issue came to light after the company received a consumer complaint reporting metal found in the sausage.
According to the recall notice:
No confirmed injuries have been reported.
Anyone concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider.
Because the product is fully cooked and ready to eat, the presence of metal fragments could pose a safety risk.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall involves the following product:
OLYMPIA PROVISIONS UNCURED HOLIDAY KIELBASA
Product details:
16-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic package
Contains one fully cooked kielbasa sausage
“BEST IF USED BY” date: 02/19/26
Production date: October 14, 2025
Establishment number: EST. 39928 inside the USDA mark of inspection
Distribution information:
The product was shipped to retail locations in:
California
Oregon
Washington
It was also sold nationwide through online direct-to-consumer sales.
What You Should Do?
If you purchased this product:
Do not eat it.
Instead, the USDA advises consumers to:
Check your refrigerator or freezer for the recalled kielbasa
Throw the product away or
Return it to the place of purchase
Food safety officials are concerned that some packages may still be in consumer homes.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall announced: December 19, 2025
Product produced: October 14, 2025
Product size: 16-oz. package
Best-by date: February 19, 2026
Reason for recall: Possible metal contamination
Reported injuries: None confirmed
The recall was issued with oversight from the USDA FSIS.
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
Consumers who have questions about the recall can contact the company or federal food safety officials.
Company contact
Michelle Cairo
Owner, Olympia Provisions
📧 [email protected]
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
📞 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854)
📧 [email protected]
To report a problem with a meat or poultry product, you can also file a complaint online:
https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/
