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58 Million Pounds of Corn Dogs Recalled Over Contamination

9/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

Hillshire Brands Company recalls 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products due to wood contamination in batter, EST-582 or P-894.
The recall follows five consumer complaints, including injuries, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Packaged March 17–Sept 26, 2025, items include Jimmy Dean and State Fair products, sold to retailers, schools, Department of Defense facilities; do not eat.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, the U.S. faced a significant food safety crisis when the Peanut Corporation of America recalled 21 million pounds of peanut butter due to salmonella contamination, leading to 3,913 product recalls across 361 companies. This incident intensified scrutiny on food safety regulations, highlighting ongoing challenges in consumer protection, particularly for widely distributed products like those from Hillshire Brands, which includes Jimmy Dean.

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Story summary

Hillshire Brands Company recalls 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products due to wood contamination in batter, EST-582 or P-894.
The recall follows five consumer complaints, including injuries, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Packaged March 17–Sept 26, 2025, items include Jimmy Dean and State Fair products, sold to retailers, schools, Department of Defense facilities; do not eat.

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