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Over 100K pulled pork sandwich products recalled due to possible plastic contamination

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Published  October 28, 2025 11:57am EDT
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The 5.5-oz. paper wrapped "Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun" sandwiches are being recalled over possible plastic contaminants. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The Brief

    • A recall was issued for pulled pork sandwich products because of plastic contaminants found in it.
    • The sandwich goods were manufactured between January and October 2025.
    • If you own this product, toss it in the trash or return it to the store where it was purchased. 

The E.A. Sween Company is recalling 127,887 pounds of its pulled pork sandwich product that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a recall notice that the barbecue pulled pork sandwich goods were produced on various dates between January 13, 2025, and October 15, 2025. 

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Which pulled pork product is recalled?

Why you should care:

The 5.5-oz. paper wrapped "Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun" sandwiches are being recalled and have the  number "EST. 2451" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The food items were shipped to retail locations across the country, including the Department of Defense.

According to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the issue was detected from consumers discovering pieces of plastic in the barbecue pulled pork plastic sandwich items. 

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E.A. Sween Company officials determined that the plastic came from gallon plastic barbecue bottles used in production. 

So far, there haven’t been confirmed reports of injury from consuming the goods. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service officials are encouraging anyone worried about an injury to contact a doctor. 

If I have the pulled pork items, what should I do?

What you can do:

If you bought the recalled items, you shouldn’t eat them. The pulled pork goods should promptly be thrown away or returned to the store where they were purchased. 

The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recall notice.  This story was reported from Washington, D.C. 

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