Massive Recall of Chicken Corn Dogs Due to Wood Contamination

Foster Poultry Farms, based in Livingston, California, has initiated a recall of approximately 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog products after reports of wood contamination in the batter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on October 4, 2025, following multiple consumer complaints, including at least five reported injuries.

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The affected products were manufactured between July 30, 2024, and August 4, 2025, and include various names such as "Chicken Corn Dogs Batter Wrapped Chicken Frankfurters on a Stick" and "Corn Dogs Chicken Franks Dipped in Honey Batter." Consumers can identify the recalled items by looking for the establishment number "P-6137B" printed either inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the packaging. The products were distributed nationwide to retail and institutional locations, including the Department of Defense and USDA Commodity Foods donations. While some products reached schools, they were not part of the USDA's National School Lunch Program.

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FSIS has classified the contamination as a serious health risk, urging consumers not to consume the affected products. Instead, they should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund. The agency has emphasized the importance of checking freezers for any recalled items, as they may still be stored in consumers' homes or institutional facilities.

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This recall follows a similar incident just a week prior, where Hillshire Brands, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, recalled approximately 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products due to wood contamination. The recurrence of foreign object contamination highlights ongoing safety concerns within the processed meat industry, prompting calls for stricter safety protocols.

Foster Poultry Farms Recalls 3.8M Pounds of Chicken Corn Dogs

The FSIS has committed to conducting comprehensive recall effectiveness checks to ensure that Foster Farms properly notifies all customers and removes the contaminated products from commerce. Consumers who have experienced injuries or health issues related to these products are advised to seek immediate medical attention and report their experiences through the Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.

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Critics have raised concerns about the frequency of food recalls due to foreign object contamination, suggesting that systemic safety failures may be present within the food production industry. The prevalence of such recalls indicates a need for improved safety measures to protect consumers from potential health risks associated with contaminated food products.

Foster Poultry Farms Recalls 3.8M Pounds of Chicken Corn Dogs

• “The agency emphasized that these products should not be consumed under any circumstances and should be immediately discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.” — FSIS Announcement

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• “On September 28 the Hillshire Brands Company issued an even larger recall of approximately 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick product, also due to wood contamination that injured five consumers The contamination involves pieces of wood embedded in the batter of corn dogs, creating a serious injury risk for anyone consuming these products.” — Newsweek Report

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FSIS will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the recall process. A full list of the products subject to recall can be found on the FSIS website, along with guidance for consumers regarding food safety and reporting issues.

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