Introduction

If you live in one of the nine states affected by the recent chicken recall, you need to be aware of the potential health risks associated with eating this product. The recall affects chicken products sold in stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recall was issued due to the potential presence of foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, in the chicken. Eating the recalled chicken could cause serious health issues, including choking, intestinal blockage, and other physical injury. It is important to check the labels of any chicken products you purchase to ensure they are not part of the recall. Read on to learn more about the recall and what you should do if you have purchased the affected product.

This Chicken Item Is Being Recalled In 9 States Right Now — Eat This Not That

If you live in one of nine states, you may want to check your freezer for a certain chicken item that is being recalled. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Tyson Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 11,829,517 million pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal.

The recalled products were produced on various dates from October 1, 2019 through March 8, 2020. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-7221” on the back of the product package. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 25-oz. plastic bag containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN STRIPS CARBONARA” with a “Best If Used By” date of “Nov 30 2020” and case code “3308SDL03”
• 25-oz. plastic bag containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS” with a “Best If Used By” date of “Nov 30 2020” and case code “3327VML03”
• 25-oz. plastic bag containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED HONEY BBQ CHICKEN STRIPS” with a “Best If Used By” date of “Nov 30 2020” and case code “3329VML03”
• 25-oz. plastic bag containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN STRIPS” with a “Best If Used By” date of “Nov 30 2020” and case code “3328VML03”
• 25-oz. plastic bag containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS CARBONARA” with a “Best If Used By” date of “Nov 30 2020” and case code “3309SDL03”

The recalled products were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.