TYSON RECALLS 2.3 Million Pounds of Chicken

[ketzel]

February 20, 2001
Tyson Foods Recalls 2.3 Million Pounds of Chicken

Rogers, AR - Chick'n Quick, a Tyson Foods, Inc. plant, has announced a
voluntary recall affecting approximately 2.3 million pounds of cooked
chicken because the products may have been underprocessed.

All products being recalled were produced between Dec. 19, 2000 and Feb. 16,
2001 and bear the establishment number "P-7221" inside the USDA seal of
inspection on the label. Additionally, all products bear a UPC number as
indicated below and a production code with a Julian calendar date as the
first four digits of the number. The production codes range from 3540
through 3660 (Dec. 19, 2000 through Dec. 31, 2000) and 0011 through 0471
(Jan. 1, 2001 through Feb. 16, 2001).

The products were distributed to retail establishments, restaurants, and
food service establishments nationwide and in Bermuda, Bahrain, Cayman
Islands, Guyana, Indonesia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and St.
Martin. Products were also distributed to military installations nationwide
and abroad.

The following products subject to recall were distributed to retail
establishments:

Product Description UPC Number
Tyson Spicy Breast Tenderloins, Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins
23700-02183
Tyson Breast Fillets, Breaded Chicken 23700-02360
Tyson Breast Tenderloins, Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins 23700-02360
Tyson Southern Fried Breast Fillets, Breaded Chicken 23700-02362
Tyson Southern Style Breast Tenderloins 23700-02362
Tyson Buffalo Style Chicken Strips 23700-03802
Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips 23700-03803
KIRKWOOD Breaded Chicken Southern Style Breast Fillets 41498-18026
Schwan's Southern Style Chicken Breast Tenderloin Strips 000-23700-56237
Food Club Chicken Breast Fillets 36800-77177
MEIJER Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets 41250-96432
HILL COUNTRY FARE CHICKEN BREAST TENDERLOINS 41220-21735
Shaws CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS 45674-58013
Weis BREADED Chicken BREAST TENDERLOINS 41497-04635
HyVee Chicken Breast Fillets 75450-15050
Great Value FRITTER STYLE Breast Tenderloins 78742-37346

The following products subject to recall were distributed to restaurants,
food service establishments, and military installations:

Product Description Product Number UPC Number
Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins 2584-895 000-74865-08472
Breaded Chicken Breast Tenderloins 2584-928 000-23700-31324
Chicken Breast Strip Fritters 3803-861 000-23700-51771
Buffalo Bites 5474-633 000-23700-52525
FC Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets (100% Tenderloins) 30299-525
000-11621-30299

"Because of the potential for foodborne illness, we urge consumers to check
their refrigerators and freezers to see if they have purchased any of these
cooked products," said Margaret O'K. Glavin, Associate Administrator of the
USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS). "If they find the recalled
products, consumers should not eat them, but return them to the point of
purchase. Purchasers or consumers of chicken may also wish to ask
restaurants or places where they consume chicken if the meal contains the
recalled products."

The problem was discovered through Tyson's Quality Assurance program based
on consumer complaints. The establishment then notified FSIS. No illnesses
associated with consumption of the product have been reported to FSIS.
Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician immediately.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Willie Barber, Tyson's
Manager of Consumer Relations Department at (501) 290-4714.

Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and
Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. The hotline can be reached from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, and recorded information is
available 24 hours a day.


Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!

Ketzel

[sweetcindy]

Thank you for this information. Gonna check my freezer.

Cindy

[Statchmo]

I double-checked mine, although I notice they mention these products are "pre-cooked", and I only buy the uncooked frozen tenderloins. Their UPC did not appear on the list, by the way. Whew.

[hrdlife1]

i am not even going to say a word LOL!

(thanks for the info ketzel )

[mommy2makayla]

Wouldn't ya know it....I happen to have one of these recalled products in my freezer. Just bought it yesterday. I would think that the grocery would pull it from the shelves. Oh well, guess I'll be taking it back tomorrow!!