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Marathon Enterprises Inc. Recalls Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Extranous Material Contamination
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Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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What happened
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2017 Marathon Enterprises Inc., a Bronx, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef and pork hot dog and sausage items were produced on various dates between March 17, 2017 and July 4, 2017. A number of products are subject to recall. [ View Labels (PDF only)] The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 8854 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide. The problem was discovered through FSIS Consumer Compliant Monitoring System (CCMS) 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. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer av
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