The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·021-2014·Announced 2014-04-04

Tyson Recalls Frozen Chicken Nuggets Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 75,320 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets that may contain small pieces of plastic. The recall affects products shipped to a retail warehouse club and institutional users in Indiana and Arkansas.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class II (Low risk) and involves minor oral injuries from foreign matter (plastic) without reports of serious injury or illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tyson Foods, Inc., a Sedalia, Missouri establishment, is recalling approximately 75,320 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget products. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on April 4, 2014. The affected products include 5-lb. bags of Tyson Fully Cooked White Meat Chicken Nuggets and 20-lb. bulk packs of Spare Time Fully Cooked Nugget-Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters w/Rib Meat. These products bear the establishment number P-13556 and have specific manufacturer and case codes listed in the recall notice.

The recall was initiated after the firm received consumer complaints that small pieces of plastic were found in the products. The source of the contamination was traced to a product scraper inside a blending machine. The 5-lb. bags were shipped nationwide to one retail warehouse club chain, while the 20-lb. bulk packs were shipped for institutional use in Indiana and Arkansas.

Tyson Foods has received reports of minor oral injury associated with the consumption of these products. FSIS has not received additional reports of injury or illness. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Tyson Foods Consumer Services toll-free at (866) 328-3156. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness from consuming these products should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Manufacturer
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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