Abbott's Meat is a meat packing company located in Flint, Michigan. Koegel's hot dogs are considered by the authors of "Coney Detroit" as only acceptable hot dog for a Flint-Style Coney Dog along with Abbott's coney sauce.[1][2] Abbott's chili sauce's primary ingredient is ground beef heart.[3]
History
Abbott's Meat started in 1907 on the University of Michigan-Flint parking ramp's future site. When the Flint-style coney began in the 1920s, Abbott's began making coney sauce.[4]
In July 2007, Abbott's Meat, had voluntarily recalled 26,600 pounds of meat products due to a possible E. coli contamination. E. coli was detected by regular testing with no reported illnesses.[5] All Halo Burger locations were shut down for a day due to the recall.[6]
References
- Scott Atkinson. Michigan Coney Dog Project: Koegel's and sauce key to a Flint coney Flint Journal, March 27, 2012, retrieved 19 April 2012^
- Scott Atkinson. Flint-style coneys researched and defined in new book, "Coney Detroit" The Flint Journal, March 22, 2012, retrieved 19 April 2012^
- Jim Bloch. Michigan's unique, ubiquitous culinary treat: Coney Island hot dogs The Voice, Digital First Media, March 30, 2018, retrieved July 25, 2018^
- Kevin Usealman. Abbott's Meat is an American cross-culture success NBC 25, May 12, 2010, retrieved 20 April 2012^
- Matt Bach. Abbott's Meat recalls 26,600 pounds of beef The Flint Journal, July 24, 2007, retrieved 20 April 2012^
- Matt Bach. Halo Burger restaurants reopen after E. coli concern The Flint Journal, July 24, 2007, retrieved 19 April 2012^