Meat product widespread in the Southern region undergoes recall due to potential presence of foreign substances
If you're eager to fire up the barbie or cook up a sheet pan supper with some bratwurst, you might want to give your fridge a quick check.
On April 5, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a major recall for Johnsonville BRATS Cheddar Bratwurst. The affected states include Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Grocery stores in these regions, along with those in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin are all part of this recall.
The recall is due to a potential contamination with hard plastic found in certain packages of the fresh pork bratwurst. Approximately 22,672 pounds of the product, packaged in five pieces in sealed firm trays, may be affected. The contaminated meat was produced on February 5, 2025.[1][2][3]
The recall was initiated after two consumers reported finding hard plastic in the bratwurst they had purchased. Fortunately, there have been no confirmed reports of injury.[1][2] The foreign material could lead to serious health issues, earning the recall a Class I status, which is the highest level of alert from the FSIS.[4]
To identify affected packages, look for a 19-oz. package of Johnsonville BRATS Cheddar Bratwurst with a package code B9FOD and an establishment number "Est. 1647" on the front of the label.[1][2][4] If you possess such a package, the FSIS suggests disposing of it immediately or returning it to your place of purchase for a refund - do not consume.[1][2] For questions regarding the recall, you can reach out to Johnsonville Customer Relations Coordinator Amanda Fritsch at 888-556-2728.[1]
Maybe it's a good time to mix things up with some Conecuh or smoked sausage instead? Here's a heap of flavorful and weeknight-friendly recipes to tickle your taste buds.[5]
Enrichment Data:
- Entry Point: USDA Press Release (FSIS-2025-001)
- FSIS’s Recall Information Database (RIN: 0583-AB41)
- Johnsonville's Consumer Alert Notice
- FSIS Recall Classification Guidelines
- A selection of weeknight-friendly recipes from various food blogs across the web.
- Southern Living readers should be aware of the recent Johnsonville BRATS Cheddar Bratwurst recall due to potential contamination with hard plastic, especially if they reside in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, or any of the affected states listed.
- The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of approximately 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville BRATS Cheddar Bratwurst, produced on February 5, 2025, and packaged in five pieces in sealed firm trays, following two consumer complaints about finding hard plastic in the product.
- It is advisable for consumers who have purchased Johnsonville BRATS Cheddar Bratwurst with a package code B9FOD and an establishment number "Est. 1647" to dispose of the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, as per the instructions provided by the FSIS, to ensure safety and maintain good relations with food vendors.
