Frozen corn dogs sold in Arizona were recalled after batter contaminated with pieces of wood injured five people, according to inspectors with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
On Sept. 27, Texas-based Hillshire Brands Company voluntarily recalled 58 million pounds of frozen corn dogs and sausages on a stick, according to the USDA Inspection Service in a news release.
Amongst the recalled products were different variants of State Fair Brand Corn Dogs on a Stick, and Jimmy Dean Pancakes and Sausage on a Stick, according to the USDA, which released a catalog of photos of the tainted products. The extent of the injuries was unknown.
The products were packaged this year between March 17 and Sept. 26, and were printed with an establishment number “EST-582,” and “P-894,” printed on the exterior of the packaging, according to the USDA.
They were produced at Hillshire’s facility in Haltom City, Texas, and distributed nationwide, according to the USDA.
In addition to being sold at grocery retailers in person and online, the affected products were sold commercially to school districts and Department of Defense facilities, according to the USDA statement.
The USDA said anyone who purchased the product should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
The Hillshire Brands Company is owned by Tyson, according to the company website.
A statement from Tyson said the pieces of wood came from the stick used in the corn dogs.
Anyone with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, The Hillshire Brands Company Associate Director of Customer Care, at 888-747-7611.
Food safety questions can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or sent via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
Rey Covarrubias Jr. reports breaking news and business for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Email him at: rcovarrubias@gannett.com, and connect with him on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter) at @ReyCJrAZ.
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