SPRINGDALE, Ark. —Tyson Foods announced a voluntary recall of about 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken out of an abundance of caution due to possible exposure to Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium.
The company said it is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on this recall even though there is no conclusive evidence the products were contaminated at the time of shipment.
“We’re committed to providing safe, healthy food that people rely on every day,” said Scott Brooks, senior vice president, food safety and quality assurance, Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark. “We are taking this precautionary step out of an abundance of caution and in keeping with our commitment to safety.”
The recall includes Tyson-branded frozen, fully cooked products, as well as private-label products made for customers. These products were sold to foodservice and retail customers and distributed nationwide. Each package of the affected retail products has the establishment code P-7089.
Due to the recall, Stewart’s Shops, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is recalling the following products:
Stewart’s Now & Then Entrees:
- Chicken Riggies, 12 ounces, with best-by dates of Sept. 9, 2021, Sept. 19, 2021, Oct. 8, 2021, Oct. 15, 2021, Nov. 5, 2021, and Nov. 19, 2021
- Chicken Alfredo, 11 ounces, with best-by dates of Aug. 24, 2021, Sept. 12, 2021, Sept. 25, 2021, Sept. 30, 2021, Oct. 14, 2021, Oct. 21, 2021, Nov. 4, 2021, Nov. 14, 2021, Nov. 26, 2021, and Dec. 3, 2021
Frozen Tyson Chicken:
- Any package of Tyson Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips 22 ounces
Customers can return these products to their local Stewart’s Shops for a full refund.
The affected products were produced at one plant in Dexter, Mo., between Dec. 26 and April 13 and distributed to foodservice and retail customers nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
A comprehensive list of all impacted retail and foodservice products can be downloaded here. No other Tyson products are impacted by the recall.
A list of retail stores that received the product eventually will be posted on USDA’s website, Tyson said. Use this link to locate the “retail distribution list.”
Consumers with questions should call or text Tyson Foods at 1-855-382-3101.
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