Camilla Jessen
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If Johnsonville Cheddar Bratwurst is a staple in your fridge or freezer, you’ll want to check the label.
More than 22,000 pounds of the product are being recalled due to possible contamination with hard plastic, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The recall affects specific five-piece, 19-ounce packages of cheddar bratwurst that may contain pieces of plastic—posing a potential choking hazard or injury risk.
The issue was brought to light following two consumer complaints, which led Johnsonville, LLC, to voluntarily recall the product as a safety precaution.
Affected States and What to Look For
The recalled products were sold in grocery stores across Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Consumers should check for packages labeled:
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Johnsonville Cheddar Bratwurst
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Five links per 19-ounce pack
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Code “B9FOD”
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Establishment number “Est. 1647”
If your bratwurst matches this description, the FSIS urges you to stop using the product immediately.
What To Do If You Bought It
Do not eat the recalled bratwurst.
Instead, safely throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
No injuries have been confirmed so far, but anyone who experiences illness or injury after consuming the product should contact a healthcare provider as a precaution.
