Jimmy Dean (brand) facts for kids
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Jimmy Dean Foods is a popular American brand that makes tasty breakfast foods. They are famous for their sausage and chicken products. The company was started in 1969 by a famous country singer and actor named Jimmy Dean. Today, Jimmy Dean Foods is owned by a big company called Tyson Foods.
Jimmy Dean products are known for being quick and easy to cook. Many of them can even be heated in a microwave! You can find Jimmy Dean foods raw, frozen, or already cooked and ready to eat.
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The Story Behind Jimmy Dean Foods
Jimmy Dean started his company with a special kind of breakfast sausage. He first called it "Pure Pork Sausage." His company became very successful. A big reason for this was Jimmy Dean himself! He made funny and friendly commercials that people loved.
In 1984, Jimmy Dean sold his company to a large business called Sara Lee Corporation. He sold it for $80 million, which is a lot of money! Even after selling the company, Jimmy Dean continued to appear in commercials as the brand's spokesman. Over time, he stopped being the main face of the company. However, after he passed away in 2010, the company started showing his old commercials again in 2018.
Delicious Jimmy Dean Products
Jimmy Dean Foods offers many different breakfast items. Most of them feature sausage or chicken. They are designed to be quick and easy meals for busy mornings.
Here are some of the types of products you might find:
- Fresh sausage (like rolls of sausage meat)
- Sausage links and patties (pre-shaped sausage)
- Cooked bacon, sausage links, and patties (ready to heat)
- Breakfast bowls (meals in a bowl)
- Sandwiches (like breakfast biscuits or croissants)
- Pancake and sausage on a stick (a fun, easy snack)
- Omelettes and egg bites
- Microwavable sausage
- Jimmy Dean Delights (lighter options like sandwiches and bowls)
- Biscuit Roll-Ups and Toaster Pop-Ups
- Breakfast Burritos
- Stuffed Hash Browns
New Plant-Based Options
In 2021, Jimmy Dean Foods started offering some new products that don't contain meat. These are called "plant-based" items.
One of these new products is a plant-based patty, egg white, and cheese croissant. Instead of meat, it uses a patty made from plants. Another new item is the Jimmy Dean Delights Plant-Based Patty & Frittata Sandwich. This sandwich uses ingredients like quinoa, black beans, and soy to create a patty that tastes similar to their traditional sausage. The company even uses its original sausage seasoning to make sure these new options have the familiar Jimmy Dean flavor!
Keeping Food Safe: Recalls
Sometimes, food companies need to recall products. This means they ask stores and customers to return certain items because there might be a problem.
On December 12, 2018, Jimmy Dean announced a recall for some of its sausage products. This was because a small amount of metal might have accidentally gotten into the sausages. The company acted quickly after a few customers reported finding small metal pieces. The government agency that checks food safety, the USDA, said that no one was seriously hurt. This recall helped make sure that everyone's food stayed safe.
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