AW Farms Recalls Ready-to-Eat Hot Dog Products Manufactured Without Inspection

WASHINGTON – AW Farms, an Argillite, Ky., facility, is recalling approximately 6,900 pounds of hot dog products that were produced without federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The ready-to-eat hot dogs were produced on various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, and have a shelf life of 45 days. The following products are affected by the recall (see labels):

• 10 lb. boxes containing two 5 lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing “FRENCH CITY FOODS 6”, 12-1 HOTDOGS” and “PACKED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, depicted on the label.
• 10 lb. boxes containing two 5 lb. vacuum-sealed packages of frozen “GEO BROWN ALL MEAT PORK, BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR & MAPLE HOTDOGS” and “PACKAGED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, depicted on the label.
• 10 lb. boxes containing two 5 lb. vacuum-sealed packages of frozen “GEO BROWN ALL BEEF HOTDOGS” and “PACKED ON” with various dates since approximately May 30, 2024, depicted on the label.

The recalled products bear the establishment number “EST. 47635” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia.

The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by a state public health partner about the presence of these products. FSIS investigated and determined that the hot dog products were manufactured and distributed without the assistance of a federal inspection.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions to the use of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare professional.

FSIS is concerned that certain products may be in restaurant or hotel refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS regularly conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling companies are notifying their Customers should be notified of the recall and steps should be taken to ensure that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact AW Farms at [email protected].

Consumers with food safety questions can call USDA’s toll-free Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email a question to [email protected]. Consumers who need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product can access the electronic consumer complaint monitoring system online 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.