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09-04-2025
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Check Your Fridge: 22,000 Pounds of Johnsonville Bratwurst Recalled as They May Contain Plastic
If you were planning to grill sausages this week, you might want to double check which ones you purchased. On Saturday, major sausage producer Johnsonville announced a voluntary recall of approximately 22,672 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst product as it may be "contaminated with foreign material, specifically hard plastic," the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) shared in its announcement. The issue was discovered after two customers complained about finding pieces of plastic in their bratwurst. According to the recall notice, the cheddar bratwurst in question was produced on February 5, 2025. The only product being recalled is the brand's 19-ounce sealed firm tray packages containing five pieces of Johnsonville Brats Cheddar Bratwurst. Recalled items will have the package code B9FOD and the establishment number 'Est. 1647' — the latter will be on the front of the product's label, hopefully making it easy to identify. Related: Recalls Are Rising: This Is How Food Safety Experts Decide What's Safe to Eat The recall notes that affected items were shipped to retail locations in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin, so grocery shoppers in these states should pay attention. The good news is that there have been no confirmed reports of injury in association with this recall. However, if you did consume the product and are feeling ill, it is critical that you reach out to a medical professional immediately. The FSIS also says it's "concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase." Anyone with questions about this recall can reach out to Amanda Fritsch, consumer relations coordinator for Johnsonville, at 888-556-2728 or anachtweyfritsch@ This isn't the only recent recall to make headlines thanks to foreign objects in food. In late March, the FSIS issued a recall for 29,541 pounds — or a little over 14 tons — of Chomps ready-to-eat beef sticks, manufactured by Idaho Smokehouse Partners, as they were potentially contaminated with pieces of metal. And in early April, confection company Tony's Chocolonely Inc. announced a voluntary, international recall of specific chocolate bar flavors, due to the potential presence of small stones. These incidents are a helpful reminder to stay informed on any recalls that federal agencies recalled: Cheddar Bratwurst Product details: Contained in 19-ounce sealed firm tray packages Package code B9FOD Establishment number "Est. 1647" Number of products recalled: 22,672 poundsReason for recall: possible presence of pieces of plasticStates affected: Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and WisconsinRead the original article on Food & Wine
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09-04-2025
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Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst recalled due to possible hard plastic pieces
Apr. 8—The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service has announced a recall of 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville's cheddar bratwurst in 10 states including Ohio because it could contain hard plastic pieces. The affected bratwurst is 19-ounce tray packages with five pieces of "Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst" with package code B9FOD and "Est. 1647″ on the front of the label. The bratwurst were produced on Feb. 5, 2025. Two consumer complaints reported hard plastic material found in the bratwurst products to the firm, which later notified FSIS, the agency said. No injuries have been reported. "FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers," the agency said. "Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase." Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Amanda Fritsch, consumer relations coordinator for Johnsonville, LLC at 888-556-2728 or anachtweyfritsch@
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Popular Sausage Brand Recalls 22,000 Pounds Of Bratwurst Over Hard Plastic Hazard
Wisconsin-based sausage company Johnsonville is recalling its Brats Cheddar Bratwurst due to it possibly containing hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The cheddar bratwurst product is sold in a 19-ounce package that contains five sausages. Affected packages bear the code B9FOD and the establishment number "Est. 1647," both of which are printed on the front. The compromised sausages were shipped to stores in the following states: Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. This recall of 22,672 pounds of bratwurst comes after two customers reported finding hard plastic inside their purchased sausages. Although nobody has yet been hurt as a result of this foreign material contamination, the FSIS recall is marked as Class I, which, just as it does on the FDA's recall classification scale, indicates that the consumption of this product could cause serious health issues and even death. As such, customers who currently own the recalled product should not consume it! The FSIS advises you to throw it away or return it to the retailer you purchased it from. For additional information, the public can contact a Johnsonville rep, Amanda Fritsch, by calling 888-556-2728 or emailing anachtweyfritsch@ with any additional questions. Read more: Store-Bought Frozen Meatballs, Ranked Worst To Best Although Johnsonville is the frozen meatball brand we'd buy again and again, the popular sausage company is, unfortunately, no stranger to recalls. In 2024, its Polish Kielbasa Turkey Sausages were recalled in another Class I recall, citing possible contamination with rubber pieces. And, about a year earlier, over 42,000 pounds of Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage links were recalled, again over concerns that they contained plastic fibers. The year 2019 even saw two foreign material recalls by the company, one in January and the other in May. In the first, over 48,000 pounds of pork were recalled due to possible rubber contamination, while the second recalled more than 95,000 pounds of jalapeño smoked sausage because it potentially contained hard green plastic. Both plastic and rubber (or "foreign material" as they're often referred to in these recalls) can cause choking and internal injuries and are therefore considered dangerous if consumed. The FSIS advises people who may have eaten the recalled products to speak to their healthcare provider. If, after reading this, you're wondering how U.S. food agencies work, here's a breakdown of how the FDA differs from the USDA when it comes to food regulations. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
USA Today
07-04-2025
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22,000 pounds of Johnsonville Bratwurst recalled over possible plastic contamination
22,000 pounds of Johnsonville Bratwurst recalled over possible plastic contamination Johnsonville recalled more than 20,000 pounds of its cheddar-flavored bratwurst after customers reported finding plastic in the product. The American sausage company notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service that they received two complaints from customers reporting hard plastic material in their bratwurst. Johnsonville then issued a voluntary recall Saturday for about 22,672 pounds of cheddar-flavored bratwurst, shipped to stores in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. There have been no reports of injuries. USA TODAY has reached out to Johnsonville for comment. Here's what to know about the Johnsonville recall and how to remedy the situation. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Johnsonville recall: Affected product, remedy The potentially contaminated cheddar-flavored bratwurst was made on Feb. 5, 2025 with an establishment number of "Est. 1647" on the front of the label. "FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them," the agency said. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase." Anyone concerned about a potential injury related to the recall should contact a healthcare professional immediately. Johnsonville's Brats Cheddar Bratwurst product information: Product: 19-ounce sealed firm tray packages containing five pieces of Johnsonville Brats Cheddar Bratwurst. Package code: B9FOD Establishment number: Est. 1647 Consumers with questions about the current recall may contact Consumer Relations coordinator Amanda Fritsch by phone at 888-556-2728 or via email at anachtweyfritsch@
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07-04-2025
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22,000 pounds of Johnsonville Bratwurst recalled over possible plastic contamination
Johnsonville recalled more than 20,000 pounds of its cheddar-flavored bratwurst after customers reported finding plastic in the product. The American sausage company notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service that they received two complaints from customers reporting hard plastic material in their bratwurst. Johnsonville then issued a voluntary recall Saturday for about 22,672 pounds of cheddar-flavored bratwurst, shipped to stores in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. There have been no reports of injuries. USA TODAY has reached out to Johnsonville for comment. Here's what to know about the Johnsonville recall and how to remedy the situation. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The potentially contaminated cheddar-flavored bratwurst was made on Feb. 5, 2025 with an establishment number of "Est. 1647" on the front of the label. "FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them," the agency said. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase." Anyone concerned about a potential injury related to the recall should contact a healthcare professional immediately. Johnsonville's Brats Cheddar Bratwurst product information: Product: 19-ounce sealed firm tray packages containing five pieces of Johnsonville Brats Cheddar Bratwurst. Package code: B9FOD Establishment number: Est. 1647 Consumers with questions about the current recall may contact Consumer Relations coordinator Amanda Fritsch by phone at 888-556-2728 or via email at anachtweyfritsch@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Johnsonville Bratwurst recall: Over 22,000 pounds affected
