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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published March 21, 2019

Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

USDA FSIS recalls Tyson Foods chicken strip products from November 2018 that may contain metal pieces. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should discard or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #034-2019Meat & poultryTyson Foods ›
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What happened, in plain English

Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen chicken strips that may contain metal pieces. This recall is important because eating contaminated products could cause injury or illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275951-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-strips-due-to-possible-metal-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275951-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-strips-due-to-possible-metal-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #034-2019

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“Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Strips Due to Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275951-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-strips-due-to-possible-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #034-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-strip-products-due-possible-foreign-matter-0).

Why it’s dangerous

The chicken strips may contain metal pieces that could cause injury if swallowed. The hazard was discovered through consumer complaints about foreign material in the products.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased the recalled chicken strips from November 30, 2018, through December 2019. People who store frozen food in home freezers are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products with establishment number P-7221 on the back. Check case codes (e.g., 3348CNQ0317) and time stamps on the label for the production date range.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Discard or return the recalled chicken strips to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any injuries reported from eating these products?

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.

How can I check if my chicken strips are recalled?

Look for products with establishment number P-7221 on the back and check case codes and time stamps as described in the recall notice.

What should I do if I have the recalled products?

Discard or return the products to the place of purchase to avoid potential injury.

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 034-2019 — Tyson Foods Tyson Foods

Hello,

I own a Tyson Foods that is covered by recall 034-2019 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 #034-2019 (March 21, 2019)
  • 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.
  • 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.
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