Tejal Somvanshi
Johnsonville, LLC has recalled over 11 tons of cheddar bratwurst products after consumers found hard plastic pieces in their food. The company pulled 22,672 pounds of product from store shelves across ten states following multiple customer complaints.
The recall specifically targets 19-ounce packages of “Johnsonville BRATS CHEDDAR Bratwurst” with the package code B9FOD. These bratwursts were produced on February 5, 2025, at the company’s Momence, Illinois facility, which bears the establishment number “Est. 1647” on the front label.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on April 5, 2025. While no injuries have been reported so far, the FSIS expressed concern that many consumers may still have the contaminated product in their freezers.
The recalled bratwursts were shipped to stores in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Hard plastic in food presents serious health risks. Unlike softer materials, hard plastic fragments can cause cuts and injuries to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.
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Food safety experts stress the importance of checking freezers for recalled items. Many consumers freeze bratwursts for later use, which extends the timeline of potential risk beyond fresh meat products.
The FSIS advises consumers not to eat the affected products. Anyone who purchased these bratwursts should either throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.
Consumers with questions can contact Johnsonville Consumer Relations Coordinator Amanda Fritsch at 888-556-2728. Those with food safety concerns can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Food recalls due to foreign materials have become increasingly common in recent years as detection technology improves. When companies receive consumer complaints about contamination, they must investigate thoroughly and take swift action to protect public health.
The FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure companies properly notify customers and remove affected products from the market. When available, retail distribution lists will be posted on the FSIS website.
