Vienna Beef Hot Dog Recall Over Possible Metal Contamination

CHICAGO — Chicago-based Vienna Beef is recalling 2,030 pounds of its beef frank link products over fears that the hot dogs may be contaminated with metal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced over the weekend. Ten-pound cases of "skinless beef frankfurters" bearing specific product packaging codes were recalled after being shipped to locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider, the FSIS said.

The possible contamination was discovered after the products were shipped to food service locations in three states. The beef links were produced on May 2, contain the establishment code "ENT 1," and bear these product codes:

• 10-lb. cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6” 8’s 10#” with case code 013180 and package code 9122 represented on the label.
• 10-lb. cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6” 11’s 10#” with case code 013312 and package code 9122 or 9123 represented on the label.
• 10-lb. cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 7” 9’s 10#” with case code 013490 and package code 9122 or 9123 represented on the label.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in food service refrigerators or freezers. Food service locations should throw the products away or return them to the place of purchase.