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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Hormel FIRE BRAISED Frozen Chicken Recalled for Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 25, 2025
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Summary

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.

Risk

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.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify affected products by checking for establishment number 'P-223' inside the USDA mark of inspection and item codes 65009, 77531, 46750, 86206, or 134394 on the case labels.
  2. Check your freezer for pack dates between February 10, 2025, and September 19, 2025. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions for the manufacturer, contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations at 1-800-523-4635 or through their website at www.hormelfoods.com.
  5. If you have health concerns or suspect an injury from consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  6. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT (13.9-lb. cases)by Hormel
Item Code:
65009
Establishment #: P-223
Date Ranges: Pack dates between February 10, 2025, and September 19, 2025

Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.

Product: Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST (13.8-lb. cases / 3-oz. portions)by Hormel
Variants: 3-oz.
Item Code:
77531
Establishment #: P-223
Date Ranges: Pack dates between February 10, 2025, and September 19, 2025

Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.

Product: Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST (13.8-lb. cases / 4-oz. portions)by Hormel
Variants: 4-oz.
Item Code:
46750
Establishment #: P-223
Date Ranges: Pack dates between February 10, 2025, and September 19, 2025

Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.

Product: Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST (23.8-lb. cases / 5-oz. portions)by Hormel
Variants: 5-oz.
Item Code:
86206
Establishment #: P-223
Date Ranges: Pack dates between February 10, 2025, and September 19, 2025

Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.

Product: BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (13.95-lb. cases)
Item Code:
134394
Establishment #: P-223
Date Ranges: Pack dates between February 10, 2025, and September 19, 2025

Distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide.

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 034-2025
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hormel Foods Corporation
Sold By: HRI Commercial Food Service locations; Hotels; Restaurants; Institutions
Units Affected: 116,130 lbs
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Hormel Foods Customer Relations 1-800-523-4635
Agency Last Updated: December 15, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response