Sausage sold in Mississippi has been recalled because it might contain pen parts. The affected items could be in home and restaurant freezers across the state.

D.J.’s Boudain LLC is recalling 17,720 pounds of boudain (also spelled boudin) because it might be contaminated with foreign materials. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the fresh and frozen sausage was made on Jan. 23.

The problem was reported after a customer reportedly found part of a pen while eating Original Boudain sausage links. One oral injury has been reported.

This is a Class I recall from the Food Safety and Inspection Service, meaning there’s a “reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

Where was the contaminated sausage sold?

The affected meat products were created in Beautmont, Texas.

They were sent to retail, restaurant and distributor locations in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana.

How do I know if my food is in the recall?

Sausage in the recall has “EST. 13246” in the USDA mark of inspection.

DJ’s Original Boudain and DJ’s Jalapeno Boudain packaged for retail and in bulk were affected. Expiration dates range from Feb. 8 for fresh products to July 22 for frozen. Get more information on product size or product codes at the USDA site.

What if I got hurt eating it before I knew about the recall?

The USDA said one person reported injuries after eating the boudain.

The FSIS said you should contact a health care provider if you are hurt while eating the product.

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What is boudain?

Boudain, also commonly spelled boudin, is a Cajun dish made of pork, rice, onion and spices in a sausage casing. Kind of like dirty rice in a link.

It can be steamed, fried, grilled or microwaved.

What if I have contaminated sausage?

FSIS says don’t eat it or serve it.

Either throw away the product or return it to where you bought it.

What if I have more questions about this recall?

If you have additional questions, contact Jonathan Wallace, vice president of operations at DJ’s Boudain LLC. You can call 409-842-0558 ext. 111 or email jwallace@djsboudain.com.

Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.