Roughly 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled by Hilshire Brands because pieces of wood may be found in the batter, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The voluntary recall follows complaints from customers, including at least five who have reported injuries to date. Here’s what you need to know about the corn dog recall and what to do if you’ve purchased any of the products involved.
Why Are the Products Being Recalled?
Hillshire Brands, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, issued the recall after receiving multiple customer complaints, including five reported injuries, about wood fragments found in corn dogs on a stick and pancake and sausage on a stick products sold under the company’s State Fair and Jimmy Dean brands. After investigating, the company found that “a limited number of products have been found to include extraneous pieces of wooden stick within the batter portion of the products,” according to a release from Tyson Foods. The company decided to voluntarily recall the products “out of an abundance of caution.” The wooden sticks “entered the production process prior to product battering,” according to the USDA.
Which Products Are Being Recalled?
The recalled products, which include select State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick and Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick varieties, feature the establishment numbers “EST-582” or “P-894” printed on the packaging. The recall includes a wide variety of flavors sold, including State Fair’s Classic Corn Dogs and Fiesta Corn Dogs, and Jimmy Dean’s Blueberry Pancakes on a Stick and Cinnamon French Toast Sausage on a Stick.
The complete list of affected products, including names, use-by dates, and other identifying markers, is available from the USDA here and Tyson Foods here.
Where Were the Recalled Products Sold?
The recalled corn dogs and sausage on a stick products were produced between March 17 and September 26 at a facility in Haltom City, Texas. The products were sold online and at retailers and food distributors nationwide. They were also sold to school districts and Department of Defense facilities, according to the USDA.
What Should I Do if I Have the Recalled Products?
If you have a package of the recalled corn dogs or sausage on a stick products, you should not eat them. Customers are advised to throw out the recalled products or return them to the store. If you have questions, you can contact Tyson Foods by calling 1-888-747-7611, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Anyone concerned about a possible injury should seek medical care immediately. According to the American Journal of Gastroenterology, “Wooden particle ingestion is a life-threatening event, with a mortality rate estimation of 9.6-18%.” Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, or nausea.
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