22,600 lbs of bratwurst recalled in Kentucky, 9 other states over possible plastic contamination

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Federal health officials say thousands of pounds of bratwurst sold in 10 states are being recalled because the sausages may contain hard plastic.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

announced in a press release on April 5 that Johnsonville is recalling 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst.

Johnsonville initiated the recall after two complaints from customers regarding hard plastic in the bratwurst. No reports of injury have been made yet in association with this recall.

The FSIS said the product has the establishment number “Est. 1647” on the front of the label and was produced on Feb. 5, 2025.

The cheddar brats were shipped to retail locations in Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The FSIS reports the primary concern is that some people may still have the recalled bratwurst product stored in freezers. People are encouraged to check to see if any bratwurst they have is part of this recall and, if so, throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

Customers who have questions about this can reach out to Johnsonville, LLC by calling 888-556-2728 or send an email to anachtweyfritsch@johnsonville.com. People can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-2728 or send an email to mphotline@usda.gov.