AW Farms of Argillite, KY, is recalling 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve these products.
These items were shipped to restaurant and hotel locations in Ohio and West Virginia.
The ready-to-eat hot dogs were produced on various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, and have a shelf-life of 45 days.
Recall product:
10-lb. boxes containing two 5-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing “FRENCH CITY FOODS 6” 12-1 HOTDOGS” and “PACKED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, represented on the label.
- 10-lb. boxes containing two 5-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing frozen “PORK, BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL MEAT HOTDOGS” and “PACKED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, represented on the label.
- 10-lb. boxes containing two 5-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing frozen “GEO BROWN ALL BEEF HOTDOGS” and “PACKED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, represented on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 47635” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by a state public health partner about these products. FSIS investigated and determined that the hot dog products were produced and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection.
As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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