Americans in ten U.S. states need to check their refrigerators after Johnsonville’s voluntary recall of over 22,000 pounds of cheddar bratwurst due to plastic contamination.
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This recall highlights a disturbing trend of foreign materials in our food, raising serious concerns about safety and oversight.
Stay vigilant, as this increasingly common issue could put your family at risk.
Johnsonville has recalled their “BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst” following consumer reports of hard plastic contamination.
Over 22,000 pounds of this product were distributed across ten states, including Georgia, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, affecting products made on February 5, 2025, with establishment number “EST. 1647.”
The bratwursts come in 19-ounce sealed trays of five sausages, readily found in various retail stores.
Two consumers filed complaints after finding hard plastic in their food, raising alarms for possible internal injuries or choking hazards.
Thankfully, there are no confirmed injuries reported so far.
“This is a case where foreign material present in the product may represent a physical hazard. This hazard, hard plastic, and many other physical hazards such as metal and rocks/stones can cause illness or injury to the consumer, including laceration, cuts to the tongue or gum, perforation, occlusion (choking), typically occurring immediately or shortly after consumption. Other injuries, such as infection, may follow,” commented food safety specialist Byron D. Chaves.
The recall follows another recent incident involving Coca-Cola’s product lines facing contamination issues due to similar concerns.
Over 10,000 cans were pulled from shelves in Illinois and Wisconsin, marked with specific UPC codes and a date code of September 29, 2025.
The FDA confirmed this as a Class II recall, indicating the presence of temporary or reversible health concerns.
For those affected by the Johnsonville recall, the company’s Consumer Relations Coordinator, Amanda Fritsch, is available at 888-556-2728 or via email at [email protected].
Customers are advised to return or discard the product immediately for a refund. Your family’s safety is paramount, and the risks of consuming contaminated food should not be underestimated.
To stay informed, consumers should pay close attention to product recalls, particularly in light of potential hazards.
