Foster Farms corn dogs recalled after wood was found in batter
Foster Farms corn dogs recalled after wood was found in batter
At least five people reported injuries after consumption of the recalled products produced by California-based Foster Poultry Farms, LLC.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with the main claim of a Foster Farms corn dog recall due to wood contamination being widely supported. The number of injuries reported is mentioned but not consistently verified across all sources. The article appears to be neutrally reported.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Foster Farms corn dogs recalled after wood was found in batter.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms chicken corn dogs recalled after wood found in batter.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Foster Poultry Farms voluntarily recalled over 3.8 million corn dogs after complaints of wood.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms recall of wood contaminated corn dogs.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms corn dog recall due to wood pieces.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Foster Poultry Farms recalling over 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog products after wood was found in the batter.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: At least five people reported injuries after consumption of the recalled products produced by California-based Foster Poultry Farms, LLC.
- Verification Source #1: Not mentioned.
- Verification Source #2: Not mentioned.
- Verification Source #3: Recall of wood contaminated corn dogs leading to injuries expands to include Foster Farms
- Verification Source #4: Not mentioned.
- Verification Source #5: Not mentioned.
- Assessment: Partially supported. Source 3 mentions injuries, but the specific number of five is not consistently verified.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Multiple sources (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) confirm the recall of Foster Farms corn dogs due to wood contamination in the batter.
- Source 3 mentions injuries related to the recall.