Thousands Of Hot Dogs Recalled By FDA — Products Were Never Inspected Prior To Sale

There are some foods that simply feel as though they were made for summer. There’s ice cream, of course, but hot dogs are another favorite during the warmer months, especially when you have a grill. With this in mind, the FDA recently announced a recall on 6,900 pounds of hot dog products after a discovery was made by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Turns out, they “investigated and determined that the hot dog products were produced and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection.”

But why does that matter exactly? It’s because this is a highly important step in the food production process. During these inspections, the FSIS ensures that products are safe for consumption. The most common reasons for unsafe products includes undeclared allergens, food-borne illnesses, and the presence of foreign objects. Thankfully, no reports of illnesses have been reported with these hot dog products.

The hot dogs come from a company in Kentucky called AW Farms and were distributed in Ohio and West Virginia. According to the recall announcement, these products were not sent to grocery stores — rather, they were sent to restaurants and hotels. As a result, these companies are being told to not serve these products to customers. Instead, they should be thrown away or returned to their place of purchase.

Below, you’ll find a list of the affected products:

Each product will have a “packed on” date of May 30 and onward. They’ll also include the establishment number of EST. 47635.

As always, stay safe, everyone!

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