Hormel Foods Corporation has recalled 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to potential metal contamination, according to a new release by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on Saturday. Five different chicken breast and thigh products were cited in the notice.
All five were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide on multiple dates between February 10, 2025, through September 19, 2025.
After receiving multiple complaints from customers claiming they found metal in their frozen chicken products, Hormel Foods discovered that the pieces came from the conveyor belt used in production.
“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions,” the notice says. “These businesses are urged not to serve the product. This product should be thrown away.”
What products are affected by this recall?
According to the FSIS, the following chicken breast and thigh products are covered in the recall:
- 13.9-lb. cases containing “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label.
- 13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label.
- 13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label.
- 23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.“HormelFIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label.
- 13.95-lb. cases containing “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label.
You can find the labels for all of the affected items here. Additionally, all of the packages have the establishment number “P-223” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The good news is, as of now, there have been no reports of illnesses or injuries from consuming the contaminated meat. Additionally, Hormel told FOX Business that none of their other products are impacted by this recall.
What to do if you have one of these products
If you ate one of these products and are concerned about injury, the FSIS recommends contacting your healthcare provided.
If you have questions, you can contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations department via their website or by calling 1-800-523-4635. Members of the media may contact media@hormel.com.
