4.9 million pounds of frozen, boneless chicken have been recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday that Hormel Foods will recall about 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products it sells to restaurants, cafeterias and other outlets.
Customers reported finding metal in chicken breast and thigh products. Food safety service Hormel concluded that the metal came from a conveyor belt used in production. No illnesses or injuries were reported.
Hormel recalls Fire-Roasted chicken products It was distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service, a restaurant supply company, at locations nationwide from February 10 to September 19. Products are sold only to food service companies, not directly to consumers.
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The food safety service stated that some of the recalled chickens may be in freezers in hotels, restaurants and cafeterias, and called for them to be thrown away. Hormel said it notified all customers who purchased the products.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Hormel Foods through the company’s website or by calling 1-800-523-4635.
