Hormel Recalls 4.9 Million Pounds of Frozen Boneless Chicken

Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products it sold to restaurants, cafeterias, and other outlets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

The recalled Hormel Fire Braised chicken items were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service. (Photo: Hormel Foods)

Customers reported finding metal in the chicken breast and thigh products. Hormel determined that the metal came from a conveyor belt used in production, the food safety agency said.

There have been no reports of illnesses or injuries.

The recalled Hormel Fire Braised chicken items were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service, a restaurant supply company, at locations nationwide from Feb. 10 through Sept. 19.

The products were sold only to food service companies, not directly to consumers.

The FSIS said some of the recalled chicken may still be in freezers at hotels, restaurants, and cafeterias, and urged that it be discarded.

Hormel said it has notified all customers who received the products. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Hormel Foods through the company’s website or by calling 1-800-523-4635.