Johnsonville Cheddar Bratwurst Recalled for Possible Hard Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 5, 2025

Summary

Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of its 19-oz. "Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst" packages because they may contain pieces of hard plastic. The problem was discovered after the company received two consumer complaints about plastic found inside the product. You should check your refrigerator and freezer for these items, as they were produced in early February 2025.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with hard plastic material. Consuming these bratwursts could lead to a choking hazard or injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

What You Should Do

Check your packaging for the 19-oz. sealed firm trays of "Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst" featuring package code B9FOD and establishment number "Est. 1647" on the front of the label.
Check the product label for the "Best By" or establishment information to confirm if your product is part of the recall produced on February 5, 2025.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Amanda Fritsch, Consumer Relations Coordinator, at 888-556-2728 or by email at anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com.
If you are concerned about a possible injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst (19-oz.)

Variants: Cheddar

Lot Numbers:

B9FOD

Establishment #: Est. 1647

Date Ranges: Produced on February 5, 2025

Sealed firm tray packages containing five pieces.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 011-2025

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Momence Real Estate

Sold By: retail locations

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 13,505 pounds of recalled product

Distributed To: Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin

Classification: Class I

Company Contact: Johnsonville, LLC Amanda Fritsch, Consumer Relations Coordinator 888-556-2728 anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com , Johnsonville, LLC Stephanie Schafer, Director Global Corporate Communications 920-889-0782 sschafer@johnsonville.com

Agency Last Updated: April 5, 2025

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your packaging for the 19-oz. sealed firm trays of "Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst" featuring package code B9FOD and establishment number "Est. 1647" on the front of the label.

Check the product label for the "Best By" or establishment information to confirm if your product is part of the recall produced on February 5, 2025.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you have questions about the recall, contact Amanda Fritsch, Consumer Relations Coordinator, at 888-556-2728 or by email at anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com.

If you are concerned about a possible injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.