A massive recall is underway after Haltom City-based Hillshire Brands Company announced that pieces of wood may have become embedded in the batter of its corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says at least five people have been injured.

The recalled items — totaling 58 million pounds — were sold online and at grocery stores nationwide between March and September of this year. They were also distributed to school districts and food service companies, though not through the USDA's National School Lunch Program.

Source of contamination identified

Hillshire Brands traced the issue to wooden sticks entering production before battering, causing contamination.

While five injuries were reported, no further cases have

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