22,600 pounds of bratwurst recalled in multiple states due to plastic contamination
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials say thousands of pounds of bratwurst product is being recalled in multiple states, including in Kansas, as it may contain hard plastic.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in a press release on April 5 that Johnsonville, LLC based out of Illinois is recalling 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst. The recall was started as the product may contain hard plastic.
The FSIS said the product has the establishment number "Est. 1647" on the front of the label and was produced on Feb. 5, 2025. The bratwurst was shipped to retail locations in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Johnsonville, LLC initiated the recall after two complaints from customers regarding hard plastic in the bratwurst. No reports of injury have been made yet in association with this recall.
The FSIS reports the primary concern is that some people may still have the recalled bratwurst product stored in freezers. People are encouraged to check to see if any bratwurst they have is part of this recall and, if so, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Customers who have questions about this can reach out to Johnsonville, LLC by calling 888-556-2728 or send an email to anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com. People can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-2728 or send an email to mphotline@usda.gov..
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