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Plastic Contamination Prompts Massive Pork Sandwich Recall
13 Nov
Summary
- Over 120,000 pounds of pulled pork sandwiches recalled
- Plastic pieces found in sandwiches by multiple consumers
- No reports of illness or injury from consuming the product
On November 13, 2025, safety officials urged consumers to check their refrigerators after receiving reports of plastic found in pulled pork sandwiches. The E.A. Sween Company has recalled over 120,000 pounds of a barbecue pulled pork sandwich product due to the potential plastic contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the 5.5-ounce paper-wrapped Deli Express sandwiches (establishment number "EST. 2451") may be contaminated with pieces of plastic. The recall was issued after several consumers complained about finding plastic in their pork. E.A. Sween said the material came from plastic barbecue sauce bottles used during production.
Officials have urged consumers to throw out the pulled pork sandwiches or return them to the store. So far, there have been no reports of illness or injury from anyone who consumed the product. Plastic contamination in food can pose serious health risks, and companies are working to reduce plastic use in packaging to mitigate these issues.
