Skip to main content
California Department of Education Logo

Foster Poultry Farms Recalls Chicken Corn Dog

Foster Poultry Farms, LLC recalls chicken corn dog products due to possible extraneous matter contamination.

On October 4, 2025, Foster Poultry Farms, LLC recalled approximately 3,843,040 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter.

The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division strongly recommends that food program operators take precautions to ensure these products are not served or consumed and instead are disposed of or returned to the place of purchase per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Please note that per the USDA these products are not USDA Foods items.

The following information is directly from the USDA:

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2025 – Foster Poultry Farms, LLC, a Livingston, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,843,040 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of wood embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The products subject to recall were produced between July 30, 2024, through August 4, 2025. A list of the products subject to recall can be found here: [view product list External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF)]. The labels for the impacted products can be found here: [view labels External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF)].

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-6137B” either inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed on the packaging. These items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide, including Department of Defense and USDA Commodity Foods donations. While the products were distributed to schools, it resulted from commercial sales and not part of food provided by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program.

For further information on this recall, please visit the USDA Recalls and Public Health Alerts web page External link opens in new window or tab..

Contact Information

Consumers or program operators with questions about the recall can contact Foster Farms Consumer Affairs by phone at 1-800-338-8051 or by email at info@fosterfarms.com.

If you have any other questions regarding this subject, please contact Jeremy Partsch, Office Technician, by phone at 916-322-3005 or by email at jpartsch@cde.ca.gov.


Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Monday, October 6, 2025
Related Content
  • Food Hold and Recall Resources
    Guidance and information regarding holds and recalls of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods and commercially purchased foods, and safety information.
  • Nutrition What's New
    News and announcements relating to nutrition for program operators and contacts.
Recently Posted in Nutrition
  • Salad Bars in the School Nutrition Programs (added 18-Nov-2025)
    Management Bulletin has been revised to update links to resources and contact information. Policy guidance has not changed for the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) and remains current.
  • Annual SNP Verification Requirements (added 17-Nov-2025)
    Reminder to complete the annual SNP verification activities.
  • Learning Management System Account Setup (added 14-Nov-2025)
    This new learning management system will be used as the primary venue for delivering training content to satisfy your annual mandatory training hours for Professional Standards and beyond. These webinars will assist with account setup and overview.
  • DoD Fresh Updates and Reminders (added 05-Nov-2025)
    This MB updates the policy for the DoD Fresh entitlement request process, receipting requirements and provides important reminders regarding DoD Fresh and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Ordering and Receipting System (FFAVORS).
  • Student Access to Meals and Food (added 05-Nov-2025)
    NSD Guidance and Resources for Accessing Meals and Food.

  • DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Reminders (added 03-Nov-2025)
    Management Bulletin FDP-01-2025: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Entitlement Request Process Change and Reminders – Revised
  • 2025 KIT Grant & Retention & Recruitment Grant (added 30-Oct-2025)
    The 2025 KIT Grant competitively awards funding to SFAs to improve the quality of meals served through the NSLP & SBP. The Retention & Recruitment Grant competitively awards funding to support the retention and recruitment of food service staff.
  • Hormel Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products (added 29-Oct-2025)
    Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination.
  • M.C.I. Foods Recalls Breakfast Burritos & Wraps (added 23-Oct-2025)
    M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Burrito and Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.
  • LMS Account Setup & Site Overview Webinars (added 21-Oct-2025)
    This new Learning Management System (LMS) will be the primary venue for delivering training content and to satisfy annual mandatory training hours. These webinars will assist with account setup and overview of the site.