Planning a big BBQ [1] for the upcoming holiday weekend? Then you might want to double-check what's in your freezer — Vienna Beef is recalling 2,030 pounds of hot dogs due to "foreign matter contamination," [2] specifically metal, according to the USDA.
Families who live in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin — where the bulk of the beef frankfurters were shipped — should ensure they don't have any of the recalled product by checking the packageing of hot dogs (which were produced on May 2) for the following markers:
- 10-pound cases containing "SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6" 8's 10#" with case code 013180 and package code 9122 represented on the label.
- 10-pound cases containing "SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6" 11's 10#" with case code 013312 and package code 9122 or 9123 represented on the label.
- 10-pound cases containing "SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 7" 9's 10#" with case code 013490 and package code 9122 or 9123 represented on the label.
So far, there haven't been any injuries associated with the recall, however, consumers are urged to throw away or return any of the contaminated product to the place of purchase.