More than 200,000 pounds of hot dogs recalled for possible metal contamination

NEW YORK (CBS New York) Heads up, backyard barbecuers! Over 200,000 pounds of Nathans and Curtis hot dogs have been recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The departments Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) division announced that Cincinnati based John Morrell & Co. is recalling approximately 210,606 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.

The recall targets 14 ounce packages of Nathans Skinless 8 Beef Franks with a use-by date of August 19, and 16 ounce sealed film packages of Curtis Beef Master Beef Franks with a use-by date of June 15.

The problem was discovered after John Morrell & Co. received three complaints of metal objects in their beef frank product packages.

No injuries have been reported due to consumption of the potentially contaminated beef franks.

Consumers with questions about the recall can call 1 (877) 933-4625.