The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·061-2016·Announced 2016-07-19

Bar-S Foods Recalls Chicken and Pork Hot Dogs Due to Listeria Risk

Bar-S Foods is recalling approximately 372,684 pounds of chicken and pork hot dog and corn dog products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product Contamination"

Plain-English summary

Bar-S Foods Company, an establishment in Altus, Oklahoma, is recalling approximately 372,684 pounds of chicken and pork hot dog and corn dog products. The affected items were produced between July 10 and July 13, 2016, and shipped to retail locations nationwide. The recall includes specific packages of BAR-S Classic Franks, SIGNATURE Pick 5 CORNDOGS, and BAR-S CLASSIC CORN DOGS, all bearing establishment number EST. P-81A.

The recall is a precautionary measure due to recurring Listeria species issues at the facility, although the company has not received test results confirming Listeria monocytogenes in these specific products. There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the consumption of these items. Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers. Consumers with questions can call the Bar-S Foods Consumer Hotline at 1-888-965-6134.

The recalled product

Product
Bar-S Foods Company Recalls Chicken and Pork Hot Dog and Corn Dog Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Brand
Bar-S Foods Company
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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