Massive Hot Dog Recall: 7,000 Pounds Pulled from Restaurants and Hotels in Two States
Money | July 16, 2024, 9:14 a.m.
A Kentucky meat manufacturer is recalling nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs that were produced without federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The ready-to-eat hot dogs produced by AW Farms of Argillite have a shelf-life of 45 days and were produced starting May 30, 2024. Some of the products may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers, and establishments are advised to not serve the hot dogs, throw them away, or return them to the place of purchase. The recall includes various types of hot dogs packaged in 10-pound boxes. The recall number for the hot dogs is “EST. 47635” and the issue was brought to light by a state public health partner. The products were distributed to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia, with no confirmed reports of adverse reactions as of the announcement. Individuals who have consumed the hot dogs and are worried about potential reactions are encouraged to seek medical advice.