USA: Ball Park announces voluntary, seven-state recall of Hot Dogs due to improper labeling

Ball Park Brands announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of Ball Park Beef Franks across seven states because the packages are improperly labeled. While the package label indicates that beef is the only meat ingredient in these hot dogs, the franks are actually made with beef, pork and turkey.

April 20, 2001

The 1-pound packages of Ball Park Beef Franks being recalled have the establishment code EST 780 and a “use by” date of JUN 07 F34. The establishment code and “use by” date can be found on either the left or right edge on the front of the package. These hot dogs were distributed in the following seven states: Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington. A total of 18,504 pounds are being recalled. No other establishment codes and varieties are affected.

Product Description:

Ball Park Beef Franks, 8 franks per 1-lb. package

Establishment code date:   EST 780

“Use by” date:             JUN 07 F34

Bar code:                  545863

Consumers who have Ball Park Beef Franks with the establishment code of EST 780 and a “use by” date of JUN 07 F34 can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call the Ball Park consumer line toll-free at 1-888-317-5867 or log on to the company’s Web site at www.ballparkfranks.com.