Special recipe. Fresh taste - guaranteed! US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. Printed in USA. Previously handled frozen for your protection, refreeze or keep refrigerated. Cooking: For easier slicing, place refrigerated sausage in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing at the indicated marks. Place patties in a cold skillet and cook on medium for 11 minutes. Flip patties and cook for another 4 minutes prior to serving. Make sure the center of the patty reaches 160 degrees F and is no longer pink. Safe Handling: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard. Manufacturer: Sara Lee Food & Beverage/Sara Lee Corporation Address: Downers Grove, IL 60515Phone: 800-925-DEAN