Foster Farms recalls 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dogs over possible wood contamination, USDA says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Foster Poultry Farms, LLC, of Livingston, Calif., is recalling about 3,843,040 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Saturday.
The products were produced July 30, 2024, through Aug. 4, 2025, and bear establishment number “P-6137B” inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed on the package. They were shipped nationwide to retail and institutional customers, including Department of Defense and USDA Commodity Foods donations. While some product reached schools, officials said it resulted from commercial sales and was not part of USDA food provided for the National School Lunch Program.
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FSIS said it learned of the problem after receiving a consumer complaint involving an injury; the company received multiple complaints as well, five of which involved injuries. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS warned that some products may be in home or institutional refrigerators and freezers. Consumers and institutions should not eat the products and should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
FSIS said it will conduct recall effectiveness checks to ensure the items are removed from commerce. When available, retail distribution lists will be posted at fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumer contacts: Foster Farms Consumer Affairs at 800-338-8051 (8 a.m.–5 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday) or info@fosterfarms.com.
For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854, email MPHotline@usda.gov, or file a report at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
