Tyson Foods Recalls Frozen Popcorn Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Tyson Foods recalls frozen popcorn chicken products from August 2016 due to possible hard plastic contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should discard or return them to the store.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic
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What happened, in plain English
Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 1,148 pounds of frozen popcorn chicken products that may contain hard plastic. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275625-tyson-frozen-popcorn-chicken-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275625-tyson-frozen-popcorn-chicken-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #096-2016
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“Tyson Frozen Popcorn Chicken Recall: Possible Hard Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275625-tyson-frozen-popcorn-chicken-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #096-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-recalls-frozen-popcorn-chicken-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain hard plastic pieces that could cause injury if swallowed or lodged in the mouth. This foreign material was discovered after a school reported finding plastic in a bag of the product.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Tyson's frozen popcorn chicken products from August 10, 2016, in Missouri and Illinois schools or food services. Children and others who might eat the product are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for case code 70368/928 on the upper right hand side of the label and lot code 2236NHL33 next to the case code. Products were produced on August 10, 2016, and shipped to schools and food services in Missouri and Illinois.
- Brand
Tyson- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled frozen popcorn chicken products 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
Is there a risk of injury from eating these products?
Yes, hard plastic pieces could cause injury if swallowed.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for case code 70368/928 and lot code 2236NHL33 on the label, which were used for products produced on August 10, 2016.
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No confirmed reports of injury or illness have been reported.
Contact Tyson
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tyson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 096-2016 — Tyson Tyson Hello, I own a Tyson that is covered by recall 096-2016 from Tyson. 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 #096-2016 (October 15, 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.