Surpassing Quant Think Tank Center|Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs shipped to restaurants, hotels in 2 states recalled

A Kentucky meat manufacturer is Surpassing Quant Think Tank Centerrecalling nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs produced without federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Monday.

The ready-to-eat hot dogs were produced by AW Farms of Argillite on dates starting May 30, 2024, the federal agency reported.

The food has a shelf-life of 45 days, according to the USDA.

Some of the product may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers, according to the USDA. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products, throw them away or return them to where they were purchased.

Here's what to know about the recall:

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What hot dogs are being recalled?

The following products are being recalled:

• 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound vacuum-packed packages containing "FRENCH CITY FOODS 6" 12-1 HOTDOGS"
• 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound vacuum-packed packages containing frozen "PORK, BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL MEAT HOTDOGS"
• 10-pound boxes containing two 5-pound vacuum-packed packages containing frozen "BEEF, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR MAPLE GEO BROWN ALL BEEF HOTDOGS"

What is the hot dog recall number?

The recall number for the hot dogs is “EST. 47635" and the problem was discovered when the USDA was notified by a state public health partner about the products.

The products were shipped to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia. 

The recall does not identify which restaurants and hotels.

As of Monday, the USDA said there had been no confirmed reports of any adverse reactions because of the recalled products.

Anyone who has consumed the product and is concerned about a reaction is being advised to contact a physician.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.