Recall: Tyson panko-breaded chicken nuggets may contain rubber

Tyson Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with rubber.

2019-01-30

The recall issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the second chicken nugget recall this month.

The latest recall, issued Tuesday, affects bags of Tyson white meat, panko-breaded chicken nuggets that were produced on Nov. 26. The affected nuggets were shipped to stores nationwide.

The recall only applies to 5 lb. plastic packages of “Tyson White Meat Panko Chicken Nuggets” with a “best by" date of Nov. 26, 2019. The case code is “3308SDL03," and the items bear time stamps 23:00 through 01:59. The recalled product has the establishment number “P-13556” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Consumer complaints alerted officials of the recall. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the nuggets, but anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

People are encouraged to check their freezers for the products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Tyson Consumer Relations at 1-888-747-7611.

Earlier this month, Perdue Foods, LLC recalled over 68,000 pounds of ready-to-eat Simplysmart Organics Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets due to possible contamination with wood.