Over 7 million pounds of hot dogs being recalled because they could contain bone fragments

Sabrett hot dogs are being recalled because they could contain bone fragments

WASHINGTON (Fox 32 News) – A New York company is recalling 7,196,084 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials including bone fragments.

Sabrett produced the beef and pork hot dog and sausage items on various dates between March 17, 2017 and July 4, 2017.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 8854” inside the USDA mark of inspection.         

The problem was discovered through Federal Consumer Compliant Monitoring System on July 10, 2017. Complaints stated that extraneous material, specifically pieces of bone, were found within the product.

There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. The federal government has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact John Terminello, Consumer Relations, at 1-800-SABRETT Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm.