Tyson Recalls Chicken Strips That May Contain Pieces Of Metal

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(WWJ/AP) - It's time to check your freezer!

Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is recalling more than 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

The U.S. Agriculture Department said Thursday the products were produced on Nov. 30, 2018, and have a best if used by date of Nov. 30, 2019. The products have the establishment number "P-7221" on the back of their packages.

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The recalled products include:

  • 25-oz. plastic bag packages of frozen Tyson Buffalo Style Chicken Strips with case codes 3348CNQ0317 and 3348CNQ0318, and individual bag time stamps from 17:00 through 18:59 hours.
  • 25-oz. plastic bag packages of frozen Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips with case codes 3348CNQ0419, 3348CNQ0420, 3348CNQ0421 and 3348CNQ0422, and individual bag time stamps from 19:00 through 22:59 hours.
  • 20-lb. cases of frozen Spare Time Buffalo Style Chicken Strips with case code 3348CNQ03.

The USDA says it received two complaints about the metal, but there are no confirmed reports of anyone being injured.

The USDA is concerned the products could still be in freezers. Consumers should throw out the packages or return them to the place of purchase.

The items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and for institutional use in locations in Michigan and Washington.

The recall comes after Tyson in January recalled some chicken nuggets because customers said they found pieces of "soft, blue rubber" inside.

Consumers with questions can contact Tyson Foods Consumer Relations at 1-866-886-8456.