4.9 million pounds of frozen, boneless chicken have been recalled

Hormel recalls nearly 5 million pounds of frozen chicken due to metal contamination

Hormel has recalled almost 5 million pounds of frozen chicken products after discovering potential contamination with small metal pieces, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Hormel recalls nearly 5 million pounds of frozen chicken over metal contamination

The chicken may have been contaminated with metal pieces from a conveyor belt during production, accordiing to the FSIS.

Pork jerky and frozen chicken recalled nationwide due to metal fragment fears: Full list of products to avoid

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced two separate large-scale food recalls due to the same reason: possible contamination with metal fragments. The first recall was for BBQ pork jerky and the second was for ready-to-eat frozen chicken products. Both notices were posted over the weekend. In total, a combined 7.1 million pounds of the products—which were distributed nationwide in both cases—are included in the recalls…

Nearly 5 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Recalled Nationwide

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling roughly 4.8 million pounds of foodservice-ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to concerns of metal contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in an announcement on Oct. 25. The problem was discovered after the company received multiple complaints from customers who found pieces of metal in its frozen chicken breast and thigh products, according to the announcement.…

Nearly 5 million pounds of chicken recalled over contamination fears

Hormel Foods Corporation issued a voluntary recall for the affected chicken products on October 25 due to the possible presence of metal.

Nearly 5 million pounds of chicken products recalled

The recall affects frozen chicken breast and thigh products distributed to food-service locations nationwide between February and September 2025.