State officials on Friday issued a public health alert over a raw Reuben-flavored bratwurst made by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, after finding the package left out key allergen information. The raw brat contains soy and eggs that were not declared on the label, and packs of the product were sold frozen at the shop on Thursday. People with soy or egg allergies are urged to check their freezers and contact a doctor if they develop symptoms of an allergic reaction.
According to WISN, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) issued the alert after determining the product's packaging was misleading. WISN reports DATCP identified the item as "Raw Reuben-flavored bratwurst" and said the undeclared soy and eggs present a risk to consumers with those allergies. The station also noted that no illnesses had been reported in connection with the product as of its report.
Rackow Family Sausage is a small, family-run meat processor and retail shop in Juda that promotes a wide range of brats and smoked pork products on its Rackow Family Sausage website. The company operates a retail counter where it sells frozen links and other items directly to customers, and the shop's contact information is publicly listed online. Customers who bought meat at the Juda store and are unsure whether they have the affected product can call the shop for help identifying packages.
What to look for
The alert applies specifically to the raw Reuben-flavored bratwurst sold frozen at the Rackow retail counter. DATCP flagged the item because the ingredient list does not show soy or eggs even though the product contains them. As noted by WISN, the misleading label is the immediate concern, since food allergies can trigger severe reactions in susceptible people. If you have a soy or egg allergy, do not eat the product.
What to do if you bought it
If you purchased the brat, the safest option is to discard it or return the package to the place of purchase for a refund, and to clean any surfaces or containers that may have contacted the raw meat. Anyone who experiences symptoms such as hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or dizziness after eating the product should seek medical attention promptly. For questions about a specific package, customers can contact Rackow Family Sausage directly; the company lists contact details on its website.
Enforcement and legal context
DATCP can issue public health alerts and pursue recalls when products are misbranded or contain undeclared allergens, and past DATCP notices have resulted in voluntary recalls or other enforcement actions. For context on how the agency handles similar cases, see a previous DATCP recall notice for Rackow Family Sausage and other Department guidance. State officials encourage retailers to remove affected product from sale while investigations are ongoing.
