The Hillshire Brands Company has just issued a sweeping nationwide recall of roughly 58 million pounds of frozen corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products due to finding wood in the products.
According to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the contamination was discovered after multiple consumer complaints, including five confirmed injuries. According to the FSIS, wooden sticks unintentionally entered the production line prior to battering, which led to the wooden fragments becoming embedded in the final products.
The affected items include popular Jimmy Dean and State Fair branded foods, sold online and at major retailers, school districts, food service locations, and Department of Defense facilities across the United States. Packaging dates range from November 2025 through September 2026.
FSIS warned that the products may still be in refrigerators or freezers of consumers, schools, and institutions. Authorities urge consumers not to eat the affected items. Instead, they should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
Summary of Recalled Products
Below is a list of the specific products affected by the recall:
| Brand | Product Name | Packaging Size | Use/Sell By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Fair | Classic Corn Dogs, Fiesta, Beef, Turkey, Whole Grain | 12oz – 48 count cases | Dec 2025 – Sept 2026 |
| Jimmy Dean | Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick (Original, Blueberry, Cinnamon) | 30oz cartons – 28lb cases | Nov 2025 – May 2026 |
| Jimmy Dean | French Toast & Sausage, Turkey Sausage on a Stick | 6lb – 25lb cases | Nov 2025 – May 2026 |
| Unbranded | Batter Wrapped Franks (Food Service) | 6lb cases | Dec 2025 – May 2026 |
What You Should Do
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Check your freezer for the affected products.
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Look for Establishment numbers “EST-582” or “P-894” on the packaging.
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If found, do not consume the product.
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Return the item to the retailer or safely discard it.
Contact Information
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Consumers: Christina Self, Associate Director of Customer Care – 888-747-7611
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Media: MaKenzie Taylor, Communications Manager – 810-391-6680
For more information, including full product distribution lists, visit: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls
