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Several hot dog products have been recalled by their maker as they failed to undergo proper inspection.
Three ready-to-eat hot dog items produced by Kentucky-based AW Farms were found to have not been inspected by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall was launched on Monday, July 15.
"The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by a state public health partner about these products," the government body said. "FSIS investigated and determined that the hot dog products were produced and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection."
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The following products are subject to the recall:
- 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound vacuum-packed packages containing "FRENCH CITY FOODS 6" 12-1 HOTDOGS".
- 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound vacuum-packed packages containing frozen "PORK, BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL MEAT HOTDOGS".
- 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound vacuum-packed packages containing frozen "BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL BEEF HOTDOGS".
In all, 6,900 pounds of the products are being recalled.
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All products include "packed on" dates from approximately May 30 onward, and all bear the establishment number EST. 47635 inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mark of inspection. Each has a shelf life of around 45 days.
The items were not available to buy by regular consumers, such as in a grocery store, but were shipped to establishments in Ohio and West Virginia only. The FSIS has said it is concerned that some product may be in restaurants' or hotels' refrigerators or freezers, and that restaurants and hotels should not to serve these products to customers. It advises either throwing them away or returning to the place of purchase.
As of the FSIS announcement on July 15, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to people eating the products. Those who may be concerned about a reaction or illness should contact a health care provider.
Food items produced for use throughout the U.S. are regularly inspected at the federal level to ensure they are safe for consumption. Common issues that can cause a product to be recalled include undeclared allergens, the presence of food-borne illnesses such as listeria and salmonella, and foreign objects being discovered.
The FSIS is responsible for checking commercially available meat, poultry and egg products. Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, it dictates that all meat used for human food "must be slaughtered and processed under Federal inspection, and the meat food products must be inspected and passed for human consumption."
Consumers with questions or concerns about the hot dog recall can contact AW Farms at tjwells611@gmail.com.
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