Who makes Libby's Vienna sausage?

I don't think it's the same meat supplier as Vienna sausages.

I have never seen anything from Libby that resembled the Vienna sausage. It tastes like a standard sausage, not a Viennese sausage.

It was in response to my question about how many are made. If those numbers seem ridiculously high, well that's because those estimates came from a number of years ago (2005-2007) and I'll bet their estimate has grown. I just don't want people to think we are producing a million of these things every month. Of course we can get more if needed but still. That would be a lot!

The links work perfectly well in most German foods so they work in a "standard sausage" which is good in most dishes. I know you just said that they can be used in non-German recipes - but some of us cannot understand why you would put these things in non-German dishes; after all, you're offering them "in Europe, the United States and Canada." If I had bought a sausage package that said "Made in USA," could I assume it was also in my own country - which would probably be something I should not be using in an Austrian dish. What kind of a consumer would knowingly use a product from a foreign country in an American recipe?
I think there are a lot of questions and misunderstandings regarding sausage in your thread that need to be cleared up. Let me throw some light on at least one item that has gotten a few raised eyebrows. When I say the "original" Libby Sausage or Vienna Sausage (what you call a standard sausage in your post), you have probably misunderstood what I mean. Those names refer to a style of frankwurst/sauna sausage rather than any given brand of frankwurst that's been marketed under those terms. The frankwurst is a specialty type frankwurst, a cross between the traditional wursts from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire and the wursts sold in Germany and exported by way of Switzerland. It's a type of German frankwurst that's somewhat similar to bratwurst. It's a specialty product, with very limited availability outside of the states. There are only a handful of shops in North America that sell Libby products and a very limited selection to be had online.

Why did Vienna sausage get recalled?

It's hard to tell the difference between one and another, but all have an expiration date stamped on them.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says they don't go bad or get moldy, but "they are not safe for consumption."

". How long do Vienna sausages have to be refrigerated? You should put them in a cold fridge not a hot, humid one. If you see this, don't panic. Your Vienna sausage is safe to eat. But it may be old. And that can make a big difference.

What do I need to know about Vienna sausage? All brands of sausages sold in the U. Contain water, salt, spices, natural coloring and/or flavoring. Vienna sausages also contain nitrites, which are used as preservatives.

All of them are marked with the dates when the meat was ground, as well as an expiration date. (The first date is only an estimate of when the meat was processed, and may vary from one day to the next.) The "good until" date is set by the manufacturer.

If the sausage has the same "good until" date that it is marked with, it's safe to eat. However, the U. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends you avoid eating it after the expiration date has passed.

The U. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate sausage. Its authority is limited to meat and poultry.

Are Vienna sausages dangerous? No. But if they're old or contaminated, they could make you sick. The commission says there are no health risks associated with eating them past their expiration date. It's only the product itself that is recalled. But you could have an allergic reaction or be exposed to pathogens.

"The risk that you will have a problem is small, but if you're going to eat it, make sure it hasn't gone bad," said commission spokeswoman Karen Harvey. Harvey adds that the commission receives complaints every year about improperly stored, frozen or dated sausage products.

Who makes Libby's products?

I've come to the conclusion that it's a company called Bonsai.

I bought a pair of their "Tomboy" sandals awhile ago.)

Originally posted by kenx@Feb 2026, 07:51 PMThanks for the input on where to buy it but I already know where the company is.I know I'm not the only one with that problem. I just buy from the website because I know there are no shipping charges.

That's not true. They do ship via media mail which is very expensive. Sometimes if you're patient and order one or two items from the same company, they'll combine shipping.

It's a shame that the shoes are priced so high, though. The price goes up every year for the same reason - the company is willing to pay more to keep an exclusive line going. Just because it's high doesn't mean it's not good. It could be a limited run or whatever, but you're paying top dollar for something unique.

If they just started selling them as a limited run it would make sense that their prices would go up to match the demand. The real question would be if the people who are buying them would be willing to pay that kind of price.

Originally posted by freddieb@Feb 2026, 09:10 PMThe only reason I know that the Libby shoes have gone up is because I bought a pair in Dec. I doubt that a million people bought Libby shoes last year. I wonder how much profit they made on them.

Originally posted by freddieb@Feb 2026, 10:17 PMOriginally posted by freddieb@Feb 2026, 09:10 PMThe only reason I know that the Libby shoes have gone up is because I bought a pair in Dec.