82,000 pounds of meat recalled over contamination and inspection failures, posing choking and injury risks.

A nationwide recall of about 82,000 pounds of meat products has been issued due to potential contamination and failure to undergo required federal inspection, including 2,000 pounds of sausage with possible metal fragments. Classified as a Class I recall, the alert warns of serious health risks such as choking or internal injury. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's FSIS urges consumers to discard affected products, return them for refunds, and check packaging details on its website. The incident is part of a broader wave of meat recalls, highlighting ongoing food safety challenges despite advancements in automation and AI-driven operations by major chains like McDonald's.