Johnsonville, LLC, Recalls Cheddar Bratwurst Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Johnsonville recalls 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst products that may contain hard plastic. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should discard or return them.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with foreign material, specifically hard plastic
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What happened, in plain English
Johnsonville is recalling cheddar bratwurst products that may contain hard plastic. This recall is due to consumer complaints about foreign material in the product. The affected items should not be consumed and should be thrown away or returned to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274901-johnsonville-cheddar-bratwurst-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274901-johnsonville-cheddar-bratwurst-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #011-2025
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“Johnsonville Cheddar Bratwurst Recall: Possible Hard Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274901-johnsonville-cheddar-bratwurst-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #011-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/johnsonville-llc-recalls-cheddar-bratwurst-product-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain hard plastic foreign material that was discovered after two consumer complaints. This foreign material could potentially cause injury if ingested, though no confirmed injuries have been reported.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst products with the specific label codes mentioned in the recall are affected. Those who have the product in their freezers are at higher risk as the product may be in cold storage.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 19-oz. sealed firm tray packages labeled 'Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst' with package code B9FOD and establishment number 'Est. 1647'. These products were sold in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
- Brand
Johnsonville- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled cheddar bratwurst products to avoid consumption.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of injury from eating this product?
No confirmed injuries have been reported, but the product may contain hard plastic that could cause injury if ingested.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check for the package code B9FOD and establishment number Est. 1647 on the label of the 19-oz. sealed firm tray packages.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Amanda Fritsch at 888-556-2728 or anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com for consumer questions.
Contact Johnsonville
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnsonville to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 011-2025 — Johnsonville Johnsonville Hello, I own a Johnsonville that is covered by recall 011-2025 from Johnsonville. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #011-2025 (April 5, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.