Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Tyson Foods recalls 132,520 pounds of chicken nuggets that may contain hard plastic. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should throw them away or return to store.
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possible contamination with hard plastic
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What happened, in plain English
Tyson Foods is recalling chicken nugget products that may contain hard plastic. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275619-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-nuggets-due-to-possible-hard-plastic.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275619-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-nuggets-due-to-possible-hard-plastic · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #089-2016
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“Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets Due To Possible Hard Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275619-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-nuggets-due-to-possible-hard-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #089-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-nugget-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken nuggets may contain hard plastic pieces that can cause injury if swallowed. The plastic comes from a round, hard plastic rod used in the production process and is not detected by metal detectors.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought Tyson's fully cooked chicken nuggets with specific case codes and Best If Used By dates from July 2016 to July 2017 are affected. People who ate these products are at risk of injury from the plastic.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for case codes 2006SDL03 or 2006SDL33 on the package, and a Best If Used By date of July 18, 2017 for 5-lb. bags or July 18, 2016 for 20-lb. bulk packages.
- Brand
Tyson Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled chicken nuggets to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What products are recalled?
5-lb. bags of Tyson FULLY COOKED PANKO CHICKEN NUGGETS with case codes 2006SDL03 and 2006SDL33, and 20-lb. bulk packages of SPARE TIME Fully Cooked, Panko Chicken Nuggets with case code 2006SDL03.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for case codes 2006SDL03 or 2006SDL33 on the package, and a Best If Used By date of July 18, 2017 for 5-lb. bags or July 18, 2016 for 20-lb. bulk packages.
Is there a risk of injury?
Yes, the plastic pieces could cause injury if ingested, but there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.
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 089-2016 — Tyson Foods Tyson Foods Hello, I own a Tyson Foods that is covered by recall 089-2016 from Tyson Foods. 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 #089-2016 (September 27, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.