Thousands of pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio recalled

(WKBN)- Thousands of pounds of hot dogs are being recalled, according to the USDA .

AW Farms out of Kentucky announced that it is recalling approximately 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

The USDA report said that the ready-to-eat hot dogs were produced on various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, and the hot dogs have a shelf-life of 45 days. The following hot dog products are being recalled, according to the USDA:

• 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 “BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL BEEF HOTDOGS” and “PACKED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, represented on the label.

The report states that the hot dogs that are being recalled have the establishment number “EST. 47635” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The USDA said that these items were shipped to restaurant and hotel locations in Ohio and West Virginia.

Reports said the FSIS is concerned that some hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are being asked not to serve these products. The USDA said these products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The USDA said that the problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by a state public health partner about these products. The FSIS found out hot dog products were produced and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection.

The USDA said that there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Reports said that anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Reports said, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . The USDA said that consumers with questions can contact AW Farms at tjwells611@gmail.com .

Reports said that consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers who need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the USDA said that the the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day here.

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