Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls 2.07 million pounds of poultry products from Simmons Prepared Foods due to possible metal contamination. Products may be contaminated with foreign materials and should be discarded or returned to purchase location.
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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal
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What happened, in plain English
Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 2.07 million pounds of poultry products that may contain metal fragments. This recall is because the products were found to have possible foreign material contamination during processing. Consumers should throw away or return these products to the place of purchase to avoid potential injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1276028-simmons-prepared-foods-recalls-poultry-products-for-possible-metal-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1276028-simmons-prepared-foods-recalls-poultry-products-for-possible-metal-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #108-2019
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“Simmons Prepared Foods Recalls Poultry Products for Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276028-simmons-prepared-foods-recalls-poultry-products-for-possible-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #108-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/simmons-prepared-foods-inc--recalls-poultry-products-due-possible-foreign-matter).
Why it’s dangerous
The poultry products may contain metal fragments that could cause injury if ingested. The hazard was discovered during further processing by Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consumption, but the potential for injury exists.
Who’s affected
Institutions in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania that purchased the recalled poultry products are most at risk. Consumers who bought these products should check if they have the affected items.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for establishment numbers P-1949, P-486, or P-5837 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced between October 21, 2019 and November 4, 2019 and shipped to institutions in specific states.
- Brand
Simmons Prepared Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return the recalled poultry products to the place of purchase to avoid potential injury.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed injuries from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption have been reported.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Look for establishment numbers P-1949, P-486, or P-5837 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the products.
What should I do if I have the recalled products?
Throw away or return the products to the place of purchase.
Contact Simmons Prepared Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Simmons Prepared Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 108-2019 — Simmons Prepared Foods Simmons Prepared Foods Hello, I own a Simmons Prepared Foods that is covered by recall 108-2019 from Simmons Prepared Foods. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 #108-2019 (November 6, 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.
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