USDA FSIS recall
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS classification.
FSIS recorded this notice as closed in 2026.
Summary
WASHINGTON, October 25, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The affected chicken breast and thigh products were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide on various dates from February 10, 2025, through September 19, 2025. 9-lb.
cases containing “ Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label. 8-lb. cases containing 3-oz. “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label. 8-lb. cases containing 4-oz. “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label. 8-lb.
cases containing 5-oz. “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label. 95-lb. cases containing “ BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label. A detailed list of the affected pack dates subject to recall can be found here: [ view product list ].
The products bear establishment number “P-223” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products. Hormel Foods determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production.
There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions. These businesses are urged not to serve the product. This product should be thrown away.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations through their website or by calling 1-800-523-4635. com . gov . gov/eCCF/ .
Reason
Product Contamination
Products involved
Product descriptions are copied from the official FSIS notice.
• 13.9-lb. cases containing “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label.
• 13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label.
• 13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label.
• 23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label.
• 13.95-lb. cases containing “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label.
Associated establishments
These USDA FSIS recall records are associated with this establishment because the official notice named a matching USDA establishment number. That does not by itself mean this plant caused the recall.
Austin, Minnesota (Minnesota)
M199, P223, V199
Distribution and firm information
Recalling firm named by FSIS: Hormel Foods Corporation
Distribution reported by FSIS: Nationwide
Quantity recovered: 116,130 lbs
Source
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), FSIS Recall API.
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