Tony Downs Food Company, Inc. Recalls Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls 96,384 pounds of chicken products from Tony Downs Food Company due to possible hard plastic contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic
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What happened, in plain English
Tony Downs Food Company is recalling chicken products that may contain hard plastic. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, so affected consumers should stop using the products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275815-tony-downs-chicken-products-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275815-tony-downs-chicken-products-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #026-2018
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“Tony Downs Chicken Products Recall: Possible Hard Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275815-tony-downs-chicken-products-recall-possible-hard-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #026-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tony-downs-food-company-inc.-recalls-chicken-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken products may contain hard plastic pieces that could be ingested. If swallowed, these pieces could cause choking, internal injuries, or other serious health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled chicken products from retail stores nationwide. People who have the specific 12.5-oz. or 50-oz. canned chicken products with the listed lot codes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 12.5-oz. cans labeled 'Members Mark PREMIUM Natural Chunk CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER' with lot code 17333 or 50-oz. cans labeled 'Members Mark FOOD SERVICE PREMIUM Natural Chunk CHICKEN BREAST IN WATER' with lot code 17332. These products were sold between November 2017 and November 2020.
- Brand
Tony Downs Food Company- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return the recalled 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
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consumption of these products.
What should I do if I have the recalled products?
Do not consume the products; throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the lot code on the product label; recalled items have lot code 17333 (12.5-oz. cans) or 17332 (50-oz. cans).
Contact Tony Downs Food Company
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tony Downs Food Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 026-2018 — Tony Downs Food Company Tony Downs Food Company Hello, I own a Tony Downs Food Company that is covered by recall 026-2018 from Tony Downs Food Company. 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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Where this comes from
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 #026-2018 (March 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.