Foster Poultry Farms is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog products after wood was found in the batter, resulting in injuries.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the massive recall on Saturday, affecting approximately 3,843,040 pounds of products that may be contaminated with pieces of wood embedded in the batter. The Livingston, California-based establishment received numerous consumer complaints, with at least five reported injuries from consumption of the affected products.
Newsweek reached out to Foster Poultry Farms via online submission form on Sunday for comment.
Why It Matters
This latest recall represents the second major corn dog contamination incident in just one week, signaling potential systemic safety failures within the processed meat industry.
On September 28 the Hillshire Brands Company issued an even larger recall of approximately 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage on a stick product, also due to wood contamination that injured five consumers
The contamination involves pieces of wood embedded in the batter of corn dogs, creating a serious injury risk for anyone consuming these products. With distribution reaching schools and military facilities nationwide, the recall highlights the potential for widespread health impacts when safety protocols fail in large-scale food production.
What To Know
The Foster Farms recalled chicken corn dog products were manufactured between July 30, 2024, and August 4, 2025, and were sold under various brand names, including “Chicken Corn Dogs Batter Wrapped Chicken Frankfurters on a Stick” and “Corn Dogs Chicken Franks Dipped in Honey Batter.”
Consumers can identify affected products by looking for the establishment number “P-6137B” printed either inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the packaging.
The products were distributed to retail and institutional locations across the United States, including Department of Defense facilities and through USDA Commodity Foods donations. While some products reached schools through commercial sales, FSIS clarified they were not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.
The contamination was discovered after FSIS received a consumer complaint involving an injury, prompting further investigation that revealed multiple additional complaints to the company. The establishment received numerous consumer complaints, with five specifically involving injuries from wood pieces found in the products.
FSIS has classified this as a serious health risk, with officials expressing particular concern that affected products may still be stored in consumers’ refrigerators and freezers, as well as in institutional storage facilities.
The agency emphasized that these products should not be consumed under any circumstances and should be immediately discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
A full list of the products subject to recall can be found here.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who have experienced injuries or health issues related to these products are advised to seek immediate medical attention and report their experiences through the Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/, available 24 hours a day.
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline (888-674-6854) remains available for food safety questions and concerns.
What Happens Next?
FSIS will conduct comprehensive recall effectiveness checks to verify that Foster Farms properly notifies all customers and takes necessary steps to ensure the contaminated products are completely removed from commerce.
The agency will post retail distribution lists on its website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls as they become available, allowing consumers to check if their local stores received the affected products.
Reporting from the Associated Press contributed to this article.
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