Corn Dog Recall: Wood Pieces Found in Millions of Products

NEW YORK — About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter,and several consumers have reported injuries.

According to a Saturday notice from the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall includes select “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick” products. These are made by Hillshire Brands, a company based in Texas and owned by Tyson Foods.

The problem started when Hillshire received complaints from customers. Five people reported injuries. The company found that a “limited number” of products had “pieces of wooden stick inside the batter,” Tyson explained in a statement.