Bar-S Foods Co. would like to assure all of our customers that none of our products contain any raw materials from the animal or the processor that tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Washington state. Secondly, while it has been suggested by some experts that advanced meat recovery (AMR) products allowed by USDA/FSIS may have an increased risk of containing some central nervous system tissue, Bar-S DOES NOT allow or use ANY AMR meat in our raw materials or finished goods. Bar-S has always been a leader in the processed meat industry, achieving the highest levels of quality and safety, and while the single incident of BSE is unfortunate, we remain confident in the safety of our beef supply, and the products we produce. Our consumers can rest assured that our products are safe and wholesome.


Q: Are Bar-S products “ready-to-eat” or do they require cooking?
A: Bar-S products, with the exception of Bacon, are fully cooked and can be eaten cold or right out of the package. But, we prefer you heat them to 165 degrees to avoid any possible contamination to the product. Once the product leaves our production facilities, we have no control over what happens to the product at the store level (has the product been properly refrigerated at all times, has the package seal been broken, etc.).

Q: How long are Bar-S products good after the expiration date?
A: The product is safe to eat and should be consumed within 7 days of the expiration date or after the product seal is broken. Product must be stored in the refrigerator and wrapped tight with plastic wrap or a zip-lock bag.

Q: How long can Bar-S products be frozen?
A: Bar-S products should only be frozen on or before the expiration date. We recommend that they be consumed within 6 months after freezing for the best flavor.

Q: Do Bar-S products contain gluten?
A: Bar-S products are gluten free with the exception of Bar-S Corn Dogs and Chuck Wagon brand franks. The source of modified food starch in Bar-S products is from corn.

Q: Do Bar-S products contain MSG?
A: ALL Bar-S products are MSG free.

Q: Do Bar-S products contain casein or dairy products?
A: All Bar-S products do not contain any dairy products except Bar-S Corn Dogs which contain whey protein.

Q: I noticed you have Potassium Lactate listed as an ingredient on your package. What is that?
A: Potassium Lactate is the potassium salt of natural lactic acid which is produced by the fermentation of sugar.

Q: What is the “Smoke Flavor “ listed on the package?
A: The Smoke Flavor is a liquid smoke that we use for flavoring.

Q: I have an allergy to products containing high fructose. What is the source of sugar in Bar-S Bacon?
A: The source of sugar in Bar-S Bacon is Sucrose.

Q: How do we arrive at the Fat Claims stated on our packaging?
A: We use high quality primal cuts of pork ham, beef or poultry that are very lean in fat. This enables us to produce a product that is a percentage (96% or 97%) fat free by USDA standards. Our fat free claims have nothing to do with the amount of water in the product. In order to put any type of fat claim on our product, it must be approved and in compliance with USDA standards.