Hot dogs recalled due to possible contamination

Bone fragments found in hot dog and sausage items

Bronx, N.Y.-based Marathon Enterprises is recalling more than 7.1 million pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.

The hot dog and sausage items were produced between March 17 and July 4 and bear establishment number “EST. 8854” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when consumers reported finding pieces of bone in the product.

The entire list of products recalled can be found here.

The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact John Terminello, Consumer Relations, at 1-800-SABRETT, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

This article was originally posted on www.foodengineeringmag.com.

This article was originally posted on www.foodengineeringmag.com.

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Casey Laughman is the Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine. He has almost two decades’ experience as a writer and editor for mainstream and trade publications. He spent several years as a writer and editor for two news services before becoming the editor of a legal publication and managing editor of a trade magazine that covered the commercial facilities market.