Abbott's Meat facts for kids

Abbott's Meat is a company in Flint, Michigan, that prepares and packages meat products. It is well-known for its special chili sauce. This sauce is a key ingredient for a "Flint-Style Coney Dog." Many people believe that only Abbott's chili sauce, along with hot dogs from Koegel Meat Company, makes a true Flint-Style Coney Dog. The main ingredient in Abbott's chili sauce is a special kind of ground beef.

The Story of Abbott's Meat

Abbott's Meat began its journey in 1907. It started in Flint, Michigan, in an area where the University of Michigan-Flint parking ramp is now located.

Making Coney Sauce

In the 1920s, the "Flint-style coney" hot dog became very popular. Because of this, Abbott's Meat started making its famous coney sauce. This sauce quickly became a favorite for these special hot dogs.

A Safety Recall

In July 2007, Abbott's Meat took an important step to keep people safe. They voluntarily recalled about 26,600 pounds of their meat products. This was done because there was a chance of a germ called E. coli being present. E. coli is a type of bacteria that can sometimes make people sick.

The company found the E. coli during their regular safety tests. It's important to know that no one reported getting sick from the products. As a safety measure, all Halo Burger restaurants in the area closed for one day because of this recall. This showed how serious Abbott's Meat was about making sure their products were safe for everyone.