Kroger issues recall on 6 frozen foods in 17 States—check your freezer now!

Kathleen Talay · 2025-10-02T22:40:54-0400

If you’ve been stocking up on quick meals or easy snacks from a major grocery chain, you may want to check your freezer right away.

A sweeping recall has been issued, covering six frozen food favorites sold under well-known names.

The reason is alarming—reports of sharp wooden fragments being found inside these ready-to-eat products.

For families who rely on fast meals, especially grandparents and caregivers, this is the kind of safety issue that can’t be ignored.

What’s Been Recalled

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Class I recall—its most serious level—after several injury complaints linked to wood fragments in frozen meat products.

The affected items are all manufactured by Hillshire Brands, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, and include:

State Fair Beef Corn Dogs (12-count, 32 oz)
State Fair Corn Dogs (16-count, 42.72 oz)
State Fair Fiesta Cheese Jalapeño Corn Dogs (4 oz)
State Fair Corn Dogs (6-count, 16 oz)
Jimmy Dean Sausage Pancake Stick (12-count, 12/2.5 oz)
Jimmy Dean Blueberry Pancake Sausage on a Stick (12-count, 12/2.5 oz)

The risk of biting into a piece of wood is no small matter—especially for children, older adults, or anyone with dental work or swallowing difficulties.

These products are favorites for quick lunches, snacks, and even party platters. Image source: Hudson Valley Country

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Where Were These Products Sold?

The recall stretches across a wide swath of the country, impacting Kroger and its family of stores, including:

Dillons
Baker’s
Gerbes
King Soopers
City Market
Fry’s
Fred Meyer
Ralphs
QFC
Smith’s
Food 4 Less
Foods Co.

If you shop at any of these stores in the Midwest, South, or parts of the Mid-Atlantic, your freezer could be affected.

In total, about 58 million pounds of food products manufactured between March 17 and September 26, 2025, are included in the recall.

Some of these products were also distributed to schools and Department of Defense facilities.

However, the USDA has clarified that none of the recalled items were part of the National School Lunch Program.

If you’re involved in school meal planning or community food programs, it’s still wise to double-check your inventory.

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Also read: Save big on dinner: 5 Costco meals under $18 that will feed the whole family

How to Check If You’re Affected

Check Your Freezer: Look for the specific products and package sizes listed above.
Look for the Establishment Numbers: All recalled items have EST-582 or P-894 printed on the packaging.
Check the Dates: Products manufactured between March 17 and September 26, 2025, are included.
Return or Discard: If you find any affected items, do not eat them. Return them to the store for a refund or safely discard them.

Read next:

Six frozen food products sold at Kroger and affiliate stores across 17 US states have been recalled due to possible contamination with wood fragments, posing a risk of injury or choking.
The recall involves popular products such as State Fair corn dogs and Jimmy Dean pancake and sausage sticks, manufactured by Hillshire Brands, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods.
The recall is classified as Class I by the USDA, signalling a high risk of serious health consequences if the contaminated products are consumed.
Consumers are advised to check establishment numbers EST-582 or P-894 on packaging, return affected items for a refund or discard them, and to keep up to date with further FSIS recall information.

Have you ever experienced a food recall firsthand? Do you have tips for keeping your kitchen safe, or questions about how to handle recalled products?

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