The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant recall involving 4,874,815 pounds of frozen chicken products manufactured by Hormel Foods Corporation. This recall is due to potential contamination with metal fragments, prompting concern after multiple consumer complaints were reported.
The investigation into the matter revealed that the source of the metal fragments was a malfunctioning conveyor belt at the processing facility. As such, the affected products include various ready-to-eat frozen chicken items, which were distributed across the country between February 10 and September 19.
The specific products involved in the recall are:
– 13.9-pound “Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Thigh Meat,” labeled with item code 650091.
– 13.9-pound “Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast,” identified by item codes 77531 and 46750.
– 8-pound “Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast,” bearing the item code 86206.
– 13.95-pound “Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Rib Meat,” with the item code 13439.
Consumers who may have purchased these products are advised to discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase. For additional support or to address concerns regarding the recall, customers can reach out to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send inquiries via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
The USDA encourages anyone who has encountered an issue related to this recall to file a complaint through the appropriate channels, emphasizing the importance of food safety for all consumers.
