SABRETT Hot Dogs Recalled for Bone Fragment Hazard
Marathon Enterprises recalls ~7.2M lbs of hot dogs due to possible bone fragment contamination. Do not consume; discard or return items.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments
What happened, in plain English
Marathon Enterprises Inc. is recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of beef and pork hot dog products because they may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments. The issue was identified through consumer complaints regarding pieces of bone found in the product. Consumers are urged not to consume these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275740-sabrett-hot-dogs-recalled-for-bone-fragment-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275740-sabrett-hot-dogs-recalled-for-bone-fragment-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #082-2017
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“SABRETT Hot Dogs Recalled for Bone Fragment Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275740-sabrett-hot-dogs-recalled-for-bone-fragment-hazard. Based on USDA FSIS recall #082-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/marathon-enterprises-inc.-recalls-hot-dog-products-due-possible-extranous-material).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain bone fragments that can cause physical harm upon consumption. While only one minor oral injury has been reported so far, the presence of foreign material poses a risk to anyone eating the affected hot dogs.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased beef or pork hot dog products produced between March 17, 2017, and July 4, 2017, from retail or institutional locations nationwide. One minor oral injury has been reported.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for beef or pork hot dog and sausage items produced between March 17, 2017, and July 4, 2017. Look for the establishment number EST. 8854 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the packaging.
- Brand
SABRETT- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled hot dogs or sausages.
Discard or return items
Throw away the products or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
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Questions people ask
Has anyone been injured by this product?
There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product, but no additional reports of injury or illness have been received.
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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 #082-2017 (July 15, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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.
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