Hot Dogs Recall Lawsuit Attorney

Update: Johnsonville Recalls 100,000 Pounds Sausage Over ‘Green Plastic’ Contamination

June 5, 2019 – Approximately 100,000 pounds of Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheddar smoked sausages were subject to a recall[1] on Friday following a complaint from a consumer who reported discovering pieces of hard green plastic in the sausage, the FSIS announced in a recall alert. The affected sausages were available in 14-oz. packages labeled “Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage,” featuring a “Best By” date of 06/09/2019. These products were manufactured and packaged on the 12th and 13th of March, 2019, as per FSIS confirmation.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning, or suffered another type of injury, after eating hot dogs, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and our lawyers can help.

Hot Dogs Recall List

May 21, 2019 – More than 1 ton of Vienna Beef hot dogs have been recalled nationwide over concerns they may be contaminated with tiny metal fragments, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Saturday. Swallowing metal pieces can cause severe damage to the stomach and/or esophagus, and even result in metallosis, or metal poisoning.

May 16, 2018 – Kent Quality Foods recalls hot dog and sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen (soy). The recall involved more than 308,000 pounds of “various beef, pork, and turkey ready-to-eat hot dog and sausage products,” FSIS said. Affected items were produced on various dates from Sept. 9, 2017, thru April 29, 2018.

May 21, 2017 – Cincinnati, Ohio-based John Morrell & Co. recalls 210,000 pounds of hot dogs after some were found with metal shards in their packages. Products affected by the recall include:

• 14 oz. sealed film packages containing “Nathan’s SKINLESS 8 BEEF FRANKS,” with a Use By date of Aug. 19, 2017.
• 16 oz. sealed film packages containing “Curtis BEEF MASTER Beef Franks,” with a Use By date of June 15, 2017.

July 21, 2016 – Bar-S Foods, an Alstus, Oklahoma-based firm, recalls 5 chicken and pork products that could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness. Specific Products affected by the action included:

• 16-oz/1-lb. packages of “BAR-S Classic BUN LENGTH Franks MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK ADDED” with “Use By” date of 10/11/2016 and case code 209.
• 12-oz. packages of “BAR-S CLASSIC Franks MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK ADDED” with package code 6338, “Use By” date of 10/10/2016, and case code 6405.
• 24-oz./1.5-lb. cartons of “SIGNATURE Pick 5 CORNDOGS – 8 Honey Batter Dipped Franks On A Stick” with a “Use By” date of 4/6/2017 and case code 6071.
• 42.72-oz./2.67-lb. cartons of “BAR-S CLASSIC CORN DOGS – 16 Honey Batter Dipped Franks On A Stick” with “Use By” dates of 4/7/2017 and 4/8/2017 and case code 6396.
• 48-oz./3-lb. cartons of “BAR-S CLASSIC CORN DOGS – 16 Honey Batter Dipped Franks On A Stick” with package code 14054, “Use By” dates of 4/6/2017 and 4/9/2017, and case code 14038.

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Listeria Symptoms

• Muscle aches
• Fever
• Flu-like symptoms
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Salmonella Symptoms

• Stomach cramps
• Bloody stools
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle pains
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness

E. Coli Symptoms

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps (abdominal pain)
• Diarrhea that often is bloody
• Fever of 100 F to 101 F
• Malaise
• Loss of appetite
• Mild dehydration

Can I File a Class Action?

Although Schmidt & Clark, LLP, is a nationally recognized class action firm, we have decided against this type of litigation when it comes to food poisoning lawsuits Our lawyers feel that if there is a successful resolution to these cases, individual suits, not class actions will be the best way to get maximum payouts to our clients.

If you’ve been injured by contaminated hot dogs, we know you’ve suffered emotionally and economically, and want to work with you personally to obtain the maximum compensation for the damages caused by your injuries. Contact us today to learn more about your legal rights.

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FAQs

What compensation might be available in a hot dogs recall lawsuit?
Compensation in a hot dogs recall lawsuit may include coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages if the manufacturer’s conduct is found to be particularly negligent.

Who can be held liable in a lawsuit involving contaminated or defective hot dogs?
Liability in a lawsuit involving contaminated or defective hot dogs can extend to the manufacturer, suppliers, distributors, and potentially retailers involved in the production and distribution of the affected products.

What evidence is needed to support a lawsuit involving contaminated or defective hot dogs?
To support a lawsuit involving contaminated or defective hot dogs, you will need evidence such as medical records confirming the illness or injury, purchase receipts, documentation of the recalled product, and possibly laboratory testing of the hot dogs. Any communication with healthcare providers or the manufacturer regarding the issue will also be important.

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Do I Have a Hot Dogs Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in hot dog recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new food poisoning lawsuits in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you or a loved one was injured after eating hot dogs, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.