Another Large Processor Faces Class Action Over Corn Dog Recall

Foster Farms is being sued in a proposed class action lawsuit following a recall of 3.8 million pounds of chicken and turkey corn dogs on October 4th. The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with pieces of wood in the batter, discovered after multiple consumer complaints, including reports of injuries. Plaintiff Kamonica McWhite-York alleges the company violated consumer protection laws and breached warranties by selling unsafe food, and seeks representation for all U.S. consumers who purchased the recalled products, produced between July 30 and August 4 with establishment number “P-6137B.”

The lawsuit claims Foster Farms failed to adequately warn consumers, provide refunds, or offer effective remedies. It further alleges deficiencies in the company’s design, manufacturing, testing, inspection, and monitoring processes. The class action seeks compensatory damages, restitution, and injunctive relief, arguing Foster Farms unjustly profited from the sale of contaminated products.

This lawsuit follows a similar case filed against Tyson Foods and The Hillshire Brands Co. just a week prior, concerning a recall of 58 million pounds of corndogs and sausage-on-a-stick products also contaminated with wood fragments.

(Source：Meatingplace)