Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Tyson Foods recalls 11.8 million pounds of frozen chicken strips due to possible metal contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.
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What happened, in plain English
Tyson Foods is recalling frozen chicken strips that may contain metal pieces. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275966-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-strips-possible-metal-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275966-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-strips-possible-metal-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #034-2019 EXP
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“Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Strips: Possible Metal Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275966-tyson-foods-recalls-chicken-strips-possible-metal-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #034-2019 EXP (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-strip-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken strips may contain small metal pieces that could cause injury if swallowed. This happened after two consumer complaints and six reported cases of metal ingestion with three cases of oral injury.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased frozen chicken strips from Tyson Foods between October 2018 and March 2019. People with metal in their food may experience injury, especially if they have metal allergies or are sensitive to sharp objects.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with establishment number P-7221 on the back of the package. These were sold from October 2018 to March 2019 with use-by dates up to March 2020. Products were shipped to retail stores, military bases, and exported to Hong Kong, Bermuda, and St. Maarten.
- Brand
Tyson Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled chicken strips 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 is the product number for the recalled items?
The products have establishment number P-7221 on the back of the package.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check the product label for establishment number P-7221 and use-by dates from October 2019 to March 2020.
How do I report an injury or illness related to this recall?
Contact a healthcare provider or use the FSIS online system at www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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 EXP — Tyson Foods Tyson Foods Hello, I own a Tyson Foods that is covered by recall 034-2019 EXP 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 EXP (May 4, 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.