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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published December 15, 2023

Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Recalls Boneless Chicken Bites Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

USDA recalls 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products that may contain clear hard plastic pieces. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should dispose of or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #063-2023Meat & poultryTGI Fridays ›
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What happened, in plain English

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling boneless chicken bites products that may contain pieces of clear, hard plastic. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274974-tgi-fridays-boneless-chicken-bites-recall-possible-clear-plastic-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274974-tgi-fridays-boneless-chicken-bites-recall-possible-clear-plastic-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #063-2023

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“TGI Fridays Boneless Chicken Bites Recall: Possible Clear Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274974-tgi-fridays-boneless-chicken-bites-recall-possible-clear-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #063-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/simmons-prepared-foods-inc--recalls-boneless-chicken-bites-products-due-possible).

Why it’s dangerous

The products may contain pieces of clear, hard plastic that could be ingested. This could cause choking or internal injury if the plastic pieces are swallowed. The hazard was discovered through consumer complaints about plastic under the breading.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products with lot code KL3K03 and a best by date of 12/26/2024. People who have these products in their freezers are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for a 15-oz. carton labeled 'TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN' with lot code KL3K03 and best by date 12/26/2024. Products also have establishment number 'P-20287' inside the USDA inspection mark.

  • Brand
    TGI Fridays
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Do not consume the recalled TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products.

  2. Dispose of Products

    Throw away the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any injuries reported from this recall?

No confirmed reports of injury or illness have been reported from consumption of these products.

What is the specific hazard in these products?

The products may contain pieces of clear, hard plastic that could be ingested.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for a 15-oz. carton labeled 'TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN' with lot code KL3K03 and best by date 12/26/2024.

Take action

Contact TGI Fridays

We’ve drafted a message you can send TGI Fridays to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 063-2023 — TGI Fridays TGI Fridays

Hello,

I own a TGI Fridays that is covered by recall 063-2023 from TGI Fridays.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #063-2023 (December 15, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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