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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Sabrett Hot Dogs and Sausages Recalled for Possible Bone Fragments

Agency Publication Date: July 15, 2017
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Summary

Marathon Enterprises Inc. is recalling approximately 7.2 million pounds of Sabrett brand beef and pork hot dogs and sausages. The recall was initiated after pieces of bone fragments were found inside the products, resulting in one reported oral injury. These items were produced between March 17, 2017, and July 4, 2017, and were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide.

Risk

The hot dogs may contain sharp bone fragments that can cause oral injuries or pose a choking hazard when consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your packaging for the establishment number 'EST. 8854' inside the USDA mark of inspection to see if your product is affected.
  2. Check the UPC codes and use by/sell by dates on your Sabrett or Western Beef products. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions for the manufacturer, contact John Terminello in Consumer Relations at 1-800-SABRETT, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  5. For additional questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: SABRETT NATURAL CASING BEEF FRANKFURTERS (3-lb.)
Variants: Natural Casing
UPC Codes:
07433800410
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS (3-lb.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800414
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: BUN SIZE SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS (14-oz.)
Variants: Bun Size, Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800416
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS (14-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800417
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT NATURAL CASING BEEF FRANKFURTERS (12-oz.)
Variants: Natural Casing
UPC Codes:
07433800428
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: NEW SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKFURTERS (14-oz.)
Variants: All Natural, Skinless, Uncured
UPC Codes:
07433800437
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKFURTERS (3-lb.)
Variants: All Natural, Skinless, Uncured
UPC Codes:
07433800438
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKFURTERS (40-oz.)
Variants: All Natural, Skinless, Uncured
UPC Codes:
07433800439
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: Western Beef THE MEAT SUPERMARKET BEEF FRANKFURTERS (14-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800451
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT HOT SAUSAGE (16-oz.)
Variants: Hot Sausage
UPC Codes:
07433800479
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: Jalapeno SABRETT SPICY HOT & SPICY BEEF FRANKFURTERS (14-oz.)
Variants: Jalapeno, Spicy Hot
UPC Codes:
07433800480
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS - ABOUT 50 COUNT (80-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800644
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS - ABOUT 30 COUNT (48-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800732
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS - ABOUT 25 COUNT (40-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800738
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS - ABOUT 20 COUNT (32-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800740
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS (80-oz.)
Variants: Skinless
UPC Codes:
07433800743
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT 78-82 Pieces SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS (32-oz.)
Variants: Skinless, Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800754
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS (12-oz.)
Variants: Skinless, Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800771
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABBRETT BRATWURST SKINLESS BEEF & PORK COCKTAIL FRANKS (12-oz.)
Variants: Bratwurst, Skinless, Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800772
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABRETT BEEF & CHEDDAR SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS (12-oz.)
Variants: Beef & Cheddar, Skinless, Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800773
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS (12-oz.)
Variants: All Natural, Skinless, Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800774
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT HOT SAUSAGE (48-oz.)
Variants: Hot Sausage
UPC Codes:
07433800779
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: Stew Leonard's.com beef franks (16-oz.)
Variants: Beef Franks
UPC Codes:
07196230510
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: PAPAYA KING BEEF FRANKFURTERS
UPC Codes:
1420
1421
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: 1906 PREMIUM * BEEF FRANKS (14-oz.)
Variants: Premium
UPC Codes:
07433801906
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: 1906 PREMIUM * BEEF FRANKS (2.5-lb.)
Variants: Premium
UPC Codes:
07433803860
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: 24 PIECES SABRETT COCKTAIL FRANKS (12.5-oz.)
Variants: Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800761
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: 48 PIECES SABRETT COCKTAIL FRANKS (1-lb. 9-oz.)
Variants: Cocktail Franks
UPC Codes:
07433800762
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017
Product: SABRETT Exclusively for Wind Mill Natural Casing HOT DOGS
Variants: Natural Casing
Establishment #: EST. 8854
Date Ranges: Use by/sell by June 19, 2017 to Oct. 6, 2017

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 082-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Marathon Enterprises Inc.
Sold By: retail and institutional locations nationwide; Stew Leonard's; Western Beef; Papaya King; Wind Mill
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,142,000 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Consumer Relations John Terminello 1-800-SABRETT , President Boyd Adelman 1-800-SABRETT

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