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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published June 8, 2018

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 3,120 pounds of frozen breaded chicken tenderloins that may contain blue and clear soft plastic. Consumers should throw away affected products to avoid potential foreign material contamination.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #047-2018Meat & poultryTyson Foods ›
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What happened, in plain English

Tyson Foods is recalling about 3,120 pounds of frozen breaded chicken tenderloins that may contain blue and clear soft plastic. This recall is because the chicken products could be contaminated with foreign materials that pose a risk of injury if ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275837-tyson-foods-recalls-breaded-chicken-products-for-possible-blue-clear.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275837-tyson-foods-recalls-breaded-chicken-products-for-possible-blue-clear · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #047-2018

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“Tyson Foods Recalls Breaded Chicken Products for Possible Blue/Clear Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275837-tyson-foods-recalls-breaded-chicken-products-for-possible-blue-clear. Based on USDA FSIS recall #047-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc.-recalls-breaded-chicken-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).

Why it’s dangerous

The chicken products may contain blue and clear soft plastic that could be ingested if the product is eaten. This foreign material could cause injury or illness if consumed.

Who’s affected

Food service establishments nationwide that purchased the recalled chicken products are most at risk. Consumers who have the affected products should throw them away immediately.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products labeled with establishment number P-746 and lot code 1378NLR02. The affected items are frozen, uncooked, breaded chicken tenderloins sold to food service establishments.

  • Brand
    Tyson Foods
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Throw away the recalled frozen breaded chicken tenderloins immediately.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

These products should be thrown away.

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Questions people ask

Are these products available in retail stores?

No, the affected products are not available for purchase in retail stores.

How can I get more information about this recall?

Contact Tyson Foods Inc. at (888) 747-7611 or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety questions.

Have there been any confirmed injuries from this recall?

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Take action

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 047-2018 — Tyson Foods Tyson Foods

Hello,

I own a Tyson Foods that is covered by recall 047-2018 from Tyson Foods.

The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away.

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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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #047-2018 (June 8, 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.
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