Marathon Enterprises Recalls Hot Dogs Due to Bone Fragment Contamination
Marathon Enterprises is recalling approximately 7.2 million pounds of hot dog products due to potential bone fragment contamination. One minor oral injury has been reported.
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).
Plain-English summary
Marathon Enterprises Inc., a Bronx, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of beef and pork hot dog and sausage products. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments. The affected items were produced between March 17, 2017, and July 4, 2017, and bear establishment number EST. 8854 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The issue was identified through the FSIS Consumer Compliant Monitoring System on July 10, 2017, following consumer complaints regarding bone pieces found in the product. The recalled items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide. FSIS has reported one minor oral injury associated with the consumption of these products and has received no additional reports of injury or illness.
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. Consumers with questions can contact Marathon Enterprises' consumer relations at 1-800-SABRETT or visit the FSIS website for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Marathon Enterprises Inc. Recalls Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Extranous Material Contamination
- Brand
- Marathon Enterprises Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Marathon Enterprises Inc.
- Category
- Food — Meat / Poultry
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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