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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Tyson and Spare Time Chicken Strips Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: March 21, 2019
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Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products because they may contain pieces of metal. The recall includes 25-ounce bags of Tyson Buffalo Style and Crispy Chicken Strips, as well as 20-pound cases of Spare Time Buffalo Style Chicken Strips produced on November 30, 2018. The problem was discovered after two consumers complained about finding metal in the food; however, no injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous materials, specifically metal fragments, which can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the back of your product package for establishment number P-7221.
  2. Check the package for 'BEST IF USED BY NOV 30 2019' and specific case codes and time stamps.
  3. For Tyson Buffalo Style Chicken Strips (25-oz), look for case codes 3348CNQ0317 and 3348CNQ0318 with time stamps between 17:00 and 18:59.
  4. For Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips (25-oz), look for case codes 3348CNQ0419, 3348CNQ0420, 3348CNQ0421, and 3348CNQ0422 with time stamps between 19:00 and 22:59.
  5. For Spare Time Buffalo Style Chicken Strips (20-lb cases), look for case code 3348CNQ03.
  6. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Tyson Foods Consumer Relations at 1-866-886-8456 for further instructions.
  7. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional questions.

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: Tyson FULLY COOKED BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN STRIPS (25-oz)
Variants: Buffalo Style
UPC Codes:
023700014092
Lot Numbers:
3348CNQ0317
3348CNQ0318
Establishment #: P-7221
Date Ranges: BEST IF USED BY NOV 30 2019, Produced November 30, 2018, Time stamps from 17:00 through 18:59 hours

Chicken breast strip fritters with rib meat and buffalo style sauce.

Product: Tyson FULLY COOKED CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS (25-oz)
Variants: Crispy
UPC Codes:
023700014108
Lot Numbers:
3348CNQ0419
3348CNQ0420
3348CNQ0421
3348CNQ0422
Establishment #: P-7221
Date Ranges: BEST IF USED BY NOV 30 2019, Produced November 30, 2018, Time stamps from 19:00 through 22:59 hours

Chicken breast strip fritters with rib meat.

Product: SPARE TIME FULLY COOKED, BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN STRIPS (20-lb)
Variants: Buffalo Style
UPC Codes:
00031400076746
Lot Numbers:
3348CNQ03
Establishment #: P-7221
Date Ranges: BEST IF USED BY NOV 30 2019, Produced November 30, 2018

Institutional use cases. Chicken breast strip fritters with rib meat and buffalo style sauce.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 034-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tyson Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Retail locations nationwide; Institutional use in Michigan and Washington
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Gary Mickelson (479) 290-6111
Agency Last Updated: March 21, 2019

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response