The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·035-2025·Announced 2025-10-27

E.A. Sween Recalls Pulled Pork Sandwiches Due to Plastic Contamination

E.A. Sween Company is recalling approximately 127,887 pounds of pulled pork sandwiches that may contain pieces of plastic. The products were distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

E.A. Sween Company, an Eden Prairie, Minnesota establishment, is recalling approximately 127,887 pounds of 5.5-oz. paper wrapped “Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun” sandwiches. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on October 27, 2025.

The products were produced between January 13, 2025, and October 15, 2025, and bear establishment number “EST. 2451” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recall was initiated after the company received multiple consumer complaints regarding pieces of plastic found in the sandwiches. The company determined that the plastic originated from gallon plastic barbecue bottles used during production. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide, including the Department of Defense.

There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
E.A. Sween Company Recalls Pulled Pork Sandwich Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
E.A. Sween Company
Manufacturer
E.A. Sween Company

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.