Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Tyson Foods recalls approximately 8.96 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should throw away or return these products to the place of purchase to avoid potential listeriosis, a serious infection risk for pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
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What happened, in plain English
Tyson Foods is recalling ready-to-eat chicken products produced between December 2020 and April 2021 that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This contamination could cause listeriosis, a serious infection that poses risks to pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275188-tyson-foods-recalls-ready-to-eat-chicken-products-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275188-tyson-foods-recalls-ready-to-eat-chicken-products-due-to · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #023-2021
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“Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275188-tyson-foods-recalls-ready-to-eat-chicken-products-due-to. Based on USDA FSIS recall #023-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc--recalls-ready-eat-chicken-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns. It can also cause severe illness in older adults and those with weakened immune systems, including fever, muscle aches, and confusion.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk from listeriosis. Consumers who purchased the recalled chicken products should check their labels for the establishment number 'EST. P-7089'.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the establishment number 'EST. P-7089' on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021 and shipped nationwide to retailers and institutions.
- Brand
Tyson Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Throw away or return the recalled chicken products to the place of purchase immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
What is the risk of listeriosis?
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. In pregnant women, it can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, or premature delivery. In older adults and those with weakened immune systems, it can cause serious infections that may be fatal.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for the establishment number 'EST. P-7089' on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021.
Are there any health risks for people outside high-risk groups?
While listeriosis is rare in people outside high-risk groups, it can still cause illness. However, the risk is much lower for these individuals compared to those with weakened immune systems or pregnant women.
Contact Tyson Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tyson Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 023-2021 — Tyson Foods Tyson Foods Hello, I own a Tyson Foods that is covered by recall 023-2021 from Tyson Foods. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 #023-2021 (July 3, 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.
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