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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the deli aisle, we’ve got another recall on our hands. E.A. Sween Company, a pre-packaged sandwich manufacturer, has recalled a BBQ pulled pork sandwich for a potential choking hazard. Here’s what to know about the pulled pork sandwich recall.

Why Is the Pulled Pork Being Recalled?

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The choking hazard is due to the discovery of possible plastic particles in one of the company’s BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. Retailers have been instructed to remove the products immediately, according to the FDA’s recall notice.

Which Sandwich Is Being Recalled?

Circular Deli Express BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich package, featuring an image of a pulled pork sandwich on a sesame bun. Text highlights 390 calories, 5.5 oz weight, and Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration

The affected sandwich is the Deli Express BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich, which comes on a sesame bun and is made with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce. The company is voluntarily recalling approximately 127,887 pounds of the product.

How Do I Know If My Pulled Pork is Part of the Recall?

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U.S. Food & Drug Administration

You’ll need to check your lot code to see if your sandwich is affected. The lot code can be found on the ingredient label next to the barcode. 

Here are the affected lot codes:

  • 1915013
  • 1915020
  • 1915024
  • 1915051
  • 1915065
  • 1915071
  • 1915093
  • 1915104
  • 1915114
  • 1915135
  • 1915140
  • 1915148
  • 1915169
  • 1915218
  • 1915226
  • 1915232
  • 1915254
  • 1915288
  • 1915301

When Were the Contaminated Products Sold?

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These sandwiches were sold at convenience stores, grocery stores, and mass retail outlets throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Guam between January 16 and October 23, 2025. 

What Should I Do if My Pork Sandwich Is Affected?

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According to E.A. Sween Company, you can return the affected product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

If the product has been consumed, they urge you to call E.A. Sween Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST at 1-800-328-8184, and select #2.

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