A Kentucky meat processing company is recalling nearly 7,000 pounds of sausage that was produced without federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Monday.
The federal agency said the ready-to-eat hot dogs were produced by AW Farms of Argillite with dates beginning May 30, 2024.
According to the USDA, the shelf life of food is up to 45 days.
Some of the product may be found in restaurant or hotel refrigerators or freezers, According to the US Department of Agriculture. Restaurants and hotels were urged not to serve the products, dispose of them or return them to the place where they were purchased.
Here’s what you need to know about the recall:
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What types of hot dogs have been recalled?
The following products have been recalled:
- 10 lb boxes containing two 5 lb vacuum packages containing “FRENCH CITY FOODS 6″ 12-1 HOTDOGS”
- 10 lb boxes containing two 5 lb vacuum packages containing “Frozen Hot Dogs with Pork, Beef, Dextrose, Salt, Sugar with Maple and Brown Sauce All Over”
- 10 lb boxes containing two 5 lb vacuum packages containing “Frozen Beef Sausages, Dextrose, Salt, Maple Sugar, Geo Brown, All Beef Sausages”
What is the hot dog recall number?
The sausage recall number is “EST. 47635” and the problem was discovered when the USDA was notified by a state public health partner about the products.
Products were shipped to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia.
The recall did not specify restaurants and hotels.
As of Monday, the USDA said there have been no confirmed reports of any adverse reactions due to the recalled products.
Anyone who has taken the product and is concerned about a reaction is advised to contact a physician.
Natalie Nessa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @nataliealund.
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