WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 announced Saturday.
Customers reported finding metal in chicken breast and thigh products. Hormel concluded that the metal came from a conveyor belt used in production, according to the food safety service. 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 February 10 to September 19. Products are only sold to food service companies, not directly to consumers.
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The food safety service said some of the recalled chicken may be in freezers at hotels, restaurants and cafes and urged it to be thrown away. Hormel said it 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.