Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products distributed nationwide. The recall includes various cases of FIRE BRAISED brand chicken breast and thigh meat, as well as boneless chicken breast with rib meat. The product may be contaminated with pieces of metal originating from a production conveyor belt. No injuries have been reported to date, but the contamination was discovered following multiple customer complaints. These products were primarily distributed to hotels, restaurants, and other institutions between February and September 2025.
The chicken may contain metal fragments that pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if consumed. No injuries have been confirmed, but the metal originated from a mechanical failure on the production line.
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Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.
Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.
Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.
Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.
Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response