Chicken Recall Nationwide as Warning Issued to Customers
What bacteria caused the chicken products recall?
The chicken products recall was caused by the detection of potential Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning and sometimes deadly infections1. The recall was initiated after routine testing conducted by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
When were the contaminated chicken products produced?
The contaminated chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada.
How many pounds of chicken were affected by the recall?
Approximately 8.5 million pounds of Tyson Foods' ready-to-eat chicken products were affected by the recall due to potential Listeria contamination. The recall includes frozen, fully cooked chicken products that were produced between December 26, 2020, and April 13, 2021, and were shipped nationwide to retailers and institutions, including hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, and schools.