Tyson Recall Hits Vermont—Check Freezers for Wood-Contaminated Corn Dogs and Sausage Sticks
Vermonters are being urged to check their freezers following a massive nationwide recall of 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products due to potential contamination with pieces of wood. The recall includes popular items likely found in many Vermont households, schools, and institutions.
What Vermonters Need to Know
The recall, issued by Hillshire Brands, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, affects specific “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick” products. The company initiated the recall after receiving several consumer complaints, including five reports of injuries caused by “extraneous pieces of wooden stick within the batter.”
Because this is a nationwide recall, these products were distributed to grocery stores across Vermont, as well as to school districts and other institutions. The affected items were produced between March 17, 2025, and September 26, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expressed concern that these products may still be in consumers’ freezers.
How to Identify and Handle Recalled Products
Follow these steps to ensure your food is safe:
Check Your Freezer: Look for “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick.”
Verify the Establishment Number: The recalled products will have the establishment number “EST-582” or “P-894” printed on the packaging.
Take Action: If you have any of the recalled items, do not eat them. You should either throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. It is not yet clear if refunds will be offered.
Given that these products were also sold to schools, Vermont parents may want to check with their local school districts about the food being served. Foreign object contamination is one of the leading causes of food recalls in the United States, highlighting the importance of consumer vigilance. For a complete list of recalled product names and use-by dates, consumers can visit the FSIS website.