Authorities have issued a recall for nearly 3.5 tons of hot dogs that were shipped to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia. The recall was initiated by AW Farms of Argillite, Kentucky, due to the meat not undergoing federal inspection, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The recall affects around 6,900 pounds of hot dogs that were produced without federal inspection, with production dates starting from May 30, 2024. These ready-to-eat hot dogs have a shelf-life of 45 days and bear the establishment number ‘EST. 47635’ inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The issue came to light when a state public health partner alerted the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) about the unapproved products that may still be in the refrigerators or freezers of restaurants and hotels.
The recalled products include various types of hot dogs packaged in 10-lb. boxes, each containing two 5-lb. vacuum-packed packages. The labels indicate the products as ‘FRENCH CITY FOODS 6’ 12-1 HOTDOGS, ‘PORK, BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL MEAT HOTDOGS,’ and ‘GEO BROWN ALL BEEF HOTDOGS’ with production dates since May 30, 2024.
Consumers are advised to discard the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase, as per the recall notice.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper food inspection and safety protocols to protect consumers from potential health risks.
