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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Missouri Firm Recalls Mechanically Separated Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 10, 2014
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Summary

Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 33,840 pounds of Tyson Mechanically Separated Chicken sold in 40-lb. cases to institutional customers. These products, produced on October 11, 2013, are being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella Heidelberg. These specific items were distributed nationwide for institutional use, such as in correctional facilities, and were not available for retail purchase by general consumers.

Risk

Consumption of these products can lead to salmonellosis, which causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever; seven illnesses and two hospitalizations have already been linked to this product in a Tennessee correctional facility.

What You Should Do

  1. Check institutional food inventories for 40-lb. cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of 'TYSON MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN' with case code 2843SDL1412 18.
  2. Verify if the packaging bears establishment number 'P-13556' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Institutions holding this product should ensure it is not served and contact Tyson Foods' consumer relations department at 866-886-8456 for further instructions.
  4. Always cook poultry products to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured by a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria.
  5. For additional food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Tyson Mechanically Separated Chicken (40-lb. case)
Item Code:
P-13556
Lot Numbers:
2843SDL1412 18

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 001-2014
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tyson Foods, Inc.
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Tyson Foods’ public relations manager Worth Sparkman 479-290-6358
Agency Last Updated: January 10, 2014

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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