Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Jimmy Dean and State Fair Corn Dogs Recalled Due To Wood Pieces
Imagine you're about to eat a yummy corn dog, but there might be tiny pieces of wood inside!
That's what happened with some Jimmy Dean and State Fair corn dogs and pancake products.
The company that makes them, a part of Tyson Foods, found out that wood pieces could have gotten mixed into the batter.
They decided to recall over 50 million pounds of these products.
If you have any of these corn dogs, don't eat them!
You can throw them away or take them back to where you bought them.
Five people have been hurt, so the company is being extra careful.
Over 50 million pounds of Jimmy Dean and State Fair products are being recalled.
The recall is due to the potential presence of wood pieces in the products.
Affected products include corn dogs and pancake/sausage on a stick items.
Products were distributed nationwide through various channels.
Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled products and contact Tyson Foods with questions.
- Who
- Hillshire Brands Company (Tyson Foods subsidiary)
- What
- Recalled over 50 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage products due to wood contamination.
- When
- Products produced between March 17 and September 26; recall issued September 27
- Where
- Nationwide, online, retail stores, food service outlets, and school districts.
- Why
- Potential wood pieces were found in the batter. Several consumer complaints, including injuries.
- Company
- Hillshire Brands Company (subsidiary of Tyson Foods)
- Products Recalled
- State Fair corn dogs, Jimmy Dean pancakes and sausages on a stick
- Reason for Recall
- Potential wood contamination
- Affected Products Produced
- Between March 17 and September 26
- Distribution
- Nationwide, online, retail, foodservice, and schools
- Injuries Reported
- 5
- Contact
- Tyson Foods at 1-888-747-7611