E.A. Sween Deli EXPRESS BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches — possible plastic contamination
Possible contamination with pieces of plastic originating from gallon plastic barbecue sauce bottles used in production
The notice for E.A. Sween Deli EXPRESS BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Deli EXPRESS, posted Oct 27, 2025 for Possible contamination with pieces of plastic originating from gallon plastic barbecue sauce bottles used in production, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
This one has been called off by the source. If you still have some, the lot codes below are how you tell.
What happened
E.A. Sween Company is recalling about 127,887 pounds of its 5.5-oz Deli EXPRESS BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The plastic came from the gallon barbecue sauce bottles used during production. The sandwiches were made between January 13, 2025 and October 15, 2025 and shipped to retail locations nationwide, including the Department of Defense. No injuries have been confirmed so far.
What to do
Do not eat these sandwiches. Check your fridge or freezer for 5.5-oz "Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun" sandwiches with establishment number "EST. 2451" inside the USDA mark. Throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. If you're worried about an injury, contact a healthcare provider. Questions can be directed to E.A. Sween Customer Service at 1-800-328-8184, option #2, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun sandwich | — | — | — | 5.5-oz. paper wrapped sandwich |
Nationwide
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Deli EXPRESS · Report an error · Extraction confidence 85%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is E.A. Sween Deli EXPRESS BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches recalled?
The notice for E.A. Sween Deli EXPRESS BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Deli EXPRESS, posted Oct 27, 2025 for Possible contamination with pieces of plastic originating from gallon plastic barbecue sauce bottles used in production, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
What should I do?
Do not eat these sandwiches. Check your fridge or freezer for 5.5-oz "Deli EXPRESS BBQ PULLED PORK on a sesame bun" sandwiches with establishment number "EST. 2451" inside the USDA mark. Throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. If you're worried about an injury, contact a healthcare provider. Questions can be directed to E.A. Sween Customer Service at 1-800-328-8184, option #2, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: Nationwide.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. No lot codes given. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.