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Metal Contamination

Nearly 5 Million Pounds Of Chicken Products Recalled Nearly 5 Million Pounds Of Chicken Products Recalled
Nearly 5 Million Pounds Of Chicken Products Recalled A massive recall of frozen chicken is underway after metal complaints triggered a federal safety alert. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday, Oct. 25, that Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling about 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products distributed to hotel, restaurant, and institutional customers nationwide. The company traced the problem to a conveyor belt. No injuries have been confirmed. What is being recalled 13.9-lb cases: “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” item code 65009 13.8-lb c…
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal
Ground Beef Product Recalled In PA Due To Possible Presence Of Metal A ground beef product distributed to five states is being pulled from shelves due to possible metal contamination. Ada Valley Meat Company of Ada, Michigan, is recalling about 1,065 pounds of fully cooked, frozen ground beef that may contain pieces of metal, according to an alert issued Tuesday, July 29 by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product was packed in 20-pound boxes, each containing four 5-pound bags labeled “Ada Valley FULLY COOKED GROUND BEEF.” It was produced on Wednesday, May 28 and Friday, May 30 and shipped to establishments an…
Pork Product Sold Nationwide At Aldi May Be Contaminated With Metals Pork Product Sold Nationwide At Aldi May Be Contaminated With Metals
Pork Product Sold Nationwide At Aldi May Be Contaminated With Metals Federal officials have issued a public health alert over a ready-to-eat pork product sold  across the country that may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The product was shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the alert after the producer reported possible contamination due to damaged equipment discovered during routine process checks. Although the product is no longer available for sale, FSIS warned that some packages may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. The agency urged anyone…
Aldi Recalls Cheese From CT Stores Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA Aldi Recalls Cheese From CT Stores Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA
Aldi Recalls Cheese From CT Stores Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a cheese sold at Aldi stores in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania because of potential metal contamination. The recall affects 5,000 packages of Happy Farms Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese, which was distributed exclusively at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, according to the FDA. The voluntary recall was initiated after concerns that the cheese may contain steel fragments, the agency said. The impacted product carries the UPC code 4061463330840 and has expiration dates of July 1…
Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination
Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination A popular frozen chicken product being recalled due to reports of metal contamination.  Nearly 25,000 pounds of the taquitos may harm consumers, including causing injuries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Bestway Sandwiches Inc., a Valencia, California company, is recalling 20-ounce cartons of “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos.”  These products were produced on July 3, 2024, and Sept. 25, 2024, and have “Best By” dates of 07/03/25 and 09/25/25 printed on the bottom panel.  They were shipped to select ALDI …
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the products may be contaminated with foreign material, The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender items were produced on Saturday, March 23.  The following products are subject to recall: 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with Best If Used By d…
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found
Recall Issued For Tyson Chicken Nuggets After Metal Pieces Found A recall has been issued for around 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found in the product. Tyson Foods, Inc. says the fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty products were produced at one facility and shipped to distributors in nine states, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The patties were produced on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following product is subject to recall" 29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of…
Recall Issued For Pork Sausage Products Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Recall Issued For Pork Sausage Products Due To Possible Presence Of Metal
Recall Issued For Pork Sausage Products Due To Possible Presence Of Metal A Long Island company has recalled pork sausage products that may be contaminated with metal. America New York Ri Wang Food Group Co., a Long Island-based establishment located in Bay Shore, is recalling about 14,635 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage sticks and luncheon loaf products, the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Wednesday, May 18. The recalled products were produced between Tuesday, April 5, and Thursday, May 5. The USDA said the following products are included in the recall: 16-oz. plastic bags containing one luncheon loaf w…
Supermarket In Fairfield County Recalls Store-Made Ground Beef Supermarket In Fairfield County Recalls Store-Made Ground Beef
Supermarket In Fairfield County Recalls Store-Made Ground Beef A supermarket in Fairfield County announced a voluntary recall of store-made ground beef that may contain small metal fragments. ShopRite on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton announced a recall of ground beef that was produced and sold at the store on Sunday, Dec. 19 due to the contamination, the company announced. The voluntary recall is for all store-made packages of ground beef with a sell-by date of “Dec. 19, 2021," that were prepared at the ShopRite at 875 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton. No other products sold at the ShopRite of Shelton and no other ShopRite stores in the area are affected b…
Health Alert Issued For Popular Spaghetti And Meatballs Product Health Alert Issued For Popular Spaghetti And Meatballs Product
Health Alert Issued For Popular Spaghetti And Meatballs Product A health alert has been issued for a pre-made spaghetti and meatball product after metal was found inside the package, according to the USDA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert for heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable, spaghetti and meatballs in marinara sauce products due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase. According to FS…