Hot dog manufacturer John Morrell and Co. has recalled more than 200,000 pounds of its beef franks because they may contain bits of metal.

The Ohio-based company on Friday recalled about 210,606 pounds of Nathan's skinless & beef franks and Curtis beef master beef franks, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The hot dogs were produced on January 26 and were shipped to retailers across the country. The Nathan's brand affected is a 14-ounce sealed package with a use-by date of Aug. 19, 2017. The Curtis brand is in a 16-ounce package with a use-by date of June 15, 2017.

The recalled products have establishment number "EST. 296" on the side of the package.

The problem was discovered after three complaints of metal objects in the beef frank product packages. The Food Safety Inspection Service was notified Friday and it issued the recall, the federal agency said.

There have been no confirmed reports of injury or adverse reactions, the agency said, noting the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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

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