RECALL: Tyson recalls over 75,000 pounds in chicken nuggets

WASHINGTON -- Tyson Foods Inc. has issued a recall for 75,320 pounds of frozen chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. 

The problem was discovered after Tyson received consumer complaints about small pieces of plastic being found in the products.

The following products are subject to USDA recall:

• 5-lb. bags of “Tyson Fully Cooked White Meat Chicken Nuggets – 16142-928” with a “Best if Used By” date of “Jan 26 2015” or Feb 16 2015.” The manufacturer codes “0264SDL0315 through 19” and “0474SDL0311 through 14” can also be found on the bags. These products were produced Jan. 26, 2014 or Feb. 16, 2014 and shipped nationwide to one retail warehouse club chain.


•  20-lb. bulk packs of “Spare Time Fully Cooked Nugget-Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters w/Rib Meat – 16142-861” with identifying case codes of “0264SDL0315 through 19” and “0474SDL0311 through 14.”


• The product bags bear the establishment number “P-13556”.