Innovative Solutions, Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA recalls 97,887 pounds of Trader Joe's chicken patties with possible bone contamination. Consumers urged not to eat these products and dispose of them safely.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of bone
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What happened, in plain English
Innovative Solutions, Inc. is recalling chicken patty products that may contain pieces of bone. This recall affects products sold under the Trader Joe's brand. The hazard is possible contamination with foreign materials that could cause injury if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275138-trader-joe-s-chicken-patties-recall-possible-bone-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275138-trader-joe-s-chicken-patties-recall-possible-bone-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #043-2021
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“Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recall: Possible Bone Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275138-trader-joe-s-chicken-patties-recall-possible-bone-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #043-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/innovative-solutions-inc--recalls-chicken-patty-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken patties may contain pieces of bone due to the manufacturing process. Consuming bone fragments could cause injury such as cuts or lacerations in the mouth or throat.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Trader Joe's chicken patties with specific lot codes between August and September 2021 are affected. Those who have the products in their freezers are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 1-lb. cardboard packages labeled 'TRADER JOE'S CHILE LIME CHICKEN BURGERS' with lot codes 2281-2721 or 9-lb. bulk boxes labeled 'SPINACH FETA CHICKEN SLIDERS' with lot codes 2361 or 2631. Products bear establishment number 'EST. P-8276' near the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Trader Joe's- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled chicken patties to avoid potential bone fragments causing injury.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported by the USDA.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Look for specific lot codes on the packaging: 2281-2721 for 1-lb. chicken burgers or 2361/2631 for 9-lb. chicken sliders, with establishment number 'EST. P-8276' near the USDA mark.
Should I throw away the product if I have it in my freezer?
Yes, the USDA advises consumers to discard products if they have them in freezers.
Contact Trader Joe's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Trader Joe's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 043-2021 — Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Hello, I own a Trader Joe's that is covered by recall 043-2021 from Trader Joe's. 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 #043-2021 (November 10, 2021)
- 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.