The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·034-2019·Announced 2019-03-21

Tyson Recalls Frozen Chicken Strips Due to Possible Metal Contamination

Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen chicken strips that may contain pieces of metal. Consumers should not eat these products and should discard them or return them to the store.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies this recall as 'Class I' (field_recall_classification and field_risk_level). According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal. The affected products were produced on November 30, 2018, and include specific 25-oz. packages of Tyson Fully Cooked Buffalo Style and Crispy Chicken Strips, as well as 20-lb. cases of Spare Time Fully Cooked Buffalo Style Chicken Strips. These items bear establishment number P-7221 on the back of the package.

The recall was initiated after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) received two consumer complaints regarding extraneous material in the chicken strips. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide and for institutional use in Michigan and Washington. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. FSIS advises that the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Tyson Foods Consumer Relations at 1-866-886-8456 or visit the FSIS website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Manufacturer
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

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