WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products distributed nationwide that may contain pieces of metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled items include various sizes of Hormel Fire Braised Meats all-natural boneless chicken breast and thigh, as well as boneless chicken breast with rib meat.
The products were distributed to hotels, restaurants, and institutions across the United States between February 10 and September 19, 2025. They bear establishment number P-223 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recall follows multiple complaints from foodservice customers who reported finding metal in the products. Hormel Foods determined the metal likely originated from the conveyor belt used during production. FSIS reported that no injuries have been confirmed. FSIS advised that some of the products may remain in commercial freezers nationwide and urged businesses not to serve them. Any remaining product should be thrown away.
Consumers with questions can contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations at 1-800-523-4635 or through the company’s website. Food safety questions can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHOTLINE (888-674-6854) or via email at MPHotline@usda.gov. Complaints about meat, poultry, or egg products can also be submitted through FSIS’s Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
All information in this article is based on the official FSIS notice available on the USDA website at www.fsis.usda.gov.
