🌭 Recalled Corn Dogs 2025: 58 Million Pounds Pulled Over Wood Contamination Fears

State Fair and Jimmy Dean corn dogs recalled due to wood contamination!

⚠️ A Massive Recall Shakes America’s Favorite Snack

A beloved fair-style treat just turned into a nationwide food-safety scare.
In September 2025, Hillshire Brands, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, announced a recall of over 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products due to possible contamination with wood fragments found inside the batter.

The recall affects popular items like State Fair Corn Dogs and Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick, distributed widely across grocery stores, schools, and food service programs in the U.S.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the recall is classified as Class I — the highest level — indicating “a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

🕒 Timeline of the Recall

• Products produced: between March 17 – September 26, 2025

• Announced: late September 2025

• Company involved: Hillshire Brands Company (Tyson Foods)

• Affected labels:

  • State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick

  • Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick

• Establishment numbers to check: “EST-582” or “P-894” printed near the USDA mark of inspection.

Consumers who purchased these items are urged not to eat them and to discard or return the products for a refund.

Packages of recalled corn dogs from Hillshire Brands, Tyson Foods

💬 Reports and Injuries

At least five injuries have been linked to the contaminated products, including reports of mouth cuts and chipped teeth after biting into hard particles inside the corn-dog batter.

Tyson Foods said in a statement that the contamination “likely originated from a supplier’s wooden pallet fragments accidentally entering the production line.”

The recall expands beyond retail — shipments were sent to schools and institutional food programs, making the case more serious because it potentially affects children.

🏭 Not the Only Recall

Just weeks earlier, Foster Poultry Farms also issued a separate recall involving 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dogs for the same contamination issue — wood in the batter.

The FSIS warns consumers to always check their freezers for affected lot numbers, even if the brand names differ.

“If you find these products, do not consume them. Return or dispose of them safely,” the agency emphasized.

Corn dog recalls 2025 infographic: affected brands and quantities

🧠 Why It Matters

Food recalls are not rare, but the scale of this one is alarming.
With tens of millions of pounds withdrawn, it highlights how a single supply-chain error can ripple through the entire national market.

Consumers today are more alert about what goes into their food — especially with increasing attention on ingredients, production safety, and transparency from big brands.

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🔍 How to Check If Your Corn Dogs Are Affected

1. Look for the establishment number “EST-582” or “P-894” printed on the product’s packaging near the USDA mark of inspection.

2. Check production dates: March 17 – September 26 2025.

3. Check the brands:

   • State Fair Corn Dogs

   • Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick

4. Dispose or return the product for a refund

5. Monitor recall updates on the USDA FSIS website or through Consumer Reports.

🛡️ Consumer Tip

If you’re concerned about food recalls, subscribe to the USDA FSIS email alerts or download the FoodKeeper App — both provide real-time updates about recalled food products.

🧭 The Bigger Picture

This recall also reignites the debate about automation, inspection, and safety oversight in mass food manufacturing.
Industry experts say more AI-based vision systems are being developed to detect foreign materials — a tech upgrade that might prevent incidents like this in the future.

But for now, vigilance remains the best protection for consumers.

💬 Conclusion

“Recalled corn dogs” may sound like a meme, but it’s a serious reminder of the complexity behind the foods we take for granted.
A simple fair-day snack turned into a national safety alert — proof that even the most familiar brands can make dangerous mistakes.

So before that next quick microwave meal, double-check the box.
Sometimes, safety really is the best flavor.

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