Hormel Foods Corporation has initiated a recall of four lots of ready-to-eat frozen chicken breast and thigh products totaling 4,874,815 pounds, due to possible contamination with foreign materials, specifically pieces of metal, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The problem was discovered when Hormel Foods received multiple complaints from food service customers. Investigations determined that the metal came from the conveyor belt used in production.
Where was the product distributed?
The products were distributed from the company’s headquarters in Minnesota to HRI Commercial Food Service branches nationwide. On various dates from February 10, 2025 to September 19, 2025.
Consumers who purchased the product are urged to verify the recall information as they all carry the establishment number “P-223” within the USDA inspection seal. Below are the characteristics of each lot:
- “Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Thigh Meat”
Presentation: 13.9 lb boxes.
Item Code: 65009.
- “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS All-Natural Boneless Chicken Breast” (3 oz. Presentation)
Presentation: 13.8 lb boxes.
Item Code: 77531.
- “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS All-Natural Boneless Chicken Breast” (4 oz. Presentation)
Presentation: 13.8 lb boxes.
Item Code: 46750.
- “Hormel Braiseed Meats All-Natural Boneless Chicken Breast” (5 oz. Presentation)
Presentation: 23.8 lb boxes.
Item Code: 86206.
- “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT”
Presentation: 13.95 lb boxes.
Item Code: 134394.
To date, no confirmed injuries have been reported from the consumption of these products. However, FSIS fears that these products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions and urges consumers to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
While businesses should avoid serving the product.
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