In a troubling development, Tyson Foods has expanded its recall of chicken strips due to potential metal contamination. Earlier this year, the company faced significant issues when 69,093 pounds of chicken strips were recalled after customers reported finding foreign materials in their food. Unfortunately, the situation has escalated, with six additional complaints regarding metal found in the chicken, leading to injuries for three individuals.
As a result, Tyson has now recalled over 11.8 million pounds of various chicken strips. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is advising consumers to discard or return these products. “FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers,” they stated. The recalled items include Tyson fully cooked crispy chicken strips in 25-ounce and 40-ounce bags, honey BBQ flavored chicken strips in 25-ounce bags, and Best Choice Buffalo-style chicken strips in 20-ounce bags. To determine if your product is affected, look for the establishment number “P-7221” on the packaging.
This is not the first time Tyson Foods has faced such issues. Earlier in the year, 5-pound bags of Tyson White Meat Panko Chicken Nuggets were recalled due to reports of rubber contamination. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries from that incident. Other poultry companies have also encountered similar problems; for instance, Perdue Foods recalled 68,244 pounds of chicken nuggets after customers found wood in their products, while Pilgrim’s Pride withdrew 58,000 pounds of popcorn chicken due to rubber issues.
Adding to the absurdity, McCain Foods previously had to recall hash browns after golf balls were discovered in their packaging—yes, golf balls, which the company claimed may have been inadvertently harvested with potatoes.
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In summary, Tyson Foods has expanded its chicken strip recall to nearly 12 million pounds following multiple reports of metal contamination. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for affected products and take appropriate action. Always be vigilant when it comes to frozen food safety.