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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Member's Mark Chunk Chicken Breast Recalled for Hard Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 28, 2018
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Summary

Tony Downs Food Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 96,384 pounds of Member's Mark canned chunk chicken breast because the product may contain pieces of hard plastic. The company discovered the issue after receiving two consumer complaints about foreign material in the cans. This recall affects both individual 12.5-ounce cans and 50-ounce food service cans sold in cases of six. No injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed, but consumers should return the product to the store or throw it away.

Risk

The chicken may contain pieces of hard plastic that could cause dental injury or pose a choking hazard if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 12.5-ounce cans of Member's Mark PREMIUM Natural Chunk CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER with lot code 17333, case code 9816, and a use-by date of Nov. 29, 2020.
  2. Check your pantry for 50-ounce cans of Member's Mark FOOD SERVICE PREMIUM Natural Chunk CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER with lot code 17332, case code 9817, and a use-by date of Nov. 28, 2019.
  3. Look for establishment number 'P-65' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the can label.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. If you have questions about the recall, contact Steve Suri, Director of Food Safety at Tony Downs Food Company, at (507) 642-3203 Ext 1302.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°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
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Member's Mark PREMIUM Natural Chunk CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER (12.5-oz.)
Item Code:
9816
UPC Codes:
078742223360
Lot Numbers:
17333 (Use-By Nov. 29, 2020)
Establishment #: P-65

Sold in cases containing 6 cans.

Product: Member's Mark FOOD SERVICE PREMIUM Natural Chunk CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER (50-oz.)
Item Code:
9817
Lot Numbers:
17332 (Use-By Nov. 28, 2019)
Establishment #: P-65

Sold in cases containing 6 cans.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 026-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tony Downs Foods
Sold By: retail stores nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 38,000 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I

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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 Β· Raw API Response