Tyson Foods, Inc. has issued a recall of approximately 15 tons of chicken patties after a customer reported an oral injury caused by metal contamination in the product, according to an announcement from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The frozen chicken patties in question were produced on September 5 and are packaged in 29-ounce plastic bags labeled as “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES.” They bear a Best If Used By date of September 4, 2024, and the following lot codes: 2483BRV0207, 2483BRV0208, 2483BRV0209, and 2483BRV0210. The packaging also displays the establishment number “P-7211.”
These recalled products were distributed to various distributors in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin, with the intention of further distribution to retail stores.
The issue came to light when Tyson Foods reported to the FSIS about consumer complaints regarding the presence of small metal pieces in the chicken patty product.
According to the release, there was one reported case of a “minor oral injury” resulting from the metal contamination.
Consumers are advised to check their purchases for the specified lot codes and Best If Used By date, and if affected, refrain from consuming the chicken patties. They should either return the product to the place of purchase or dispose of it responsibly. It is crucial to take product recalls seriously to ensure food safety.
For the latest information on the recall, consumers should consult official announcements from Tyson Foods or the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and adhere to the recommended actions to address the issue.
