Following consumer reports of finding tiny metal parts, Tyson Foods recalls roughly 30,000 pounds of its dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said on Saturday.
According to a notice from the FSIS, the product in question is the officially named Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties, and only those 29-ounce plastic bags are subject to recall.
The notice states that the affected Fun Nuggets total 29,819 pounds, according to NBC News.
This picture taken on October 9, 2023 shows food factory Cargill's conveyor belt brings out the chicken nuggets breaded inside the factory in Orleans, Central France.by GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP via Getty Images
According to the announcement, the tainted nuggets were manufactured on September 5 and distributed to distributors in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin around the United States.
According to FSIS, there was just one "minor oral injury," but no additional illnesses or injuries linked to consuming the nuggets have been documented.
Anyone who may have a bag of Fun Nuggets stored in the freezer is being urged by FSIS to discard the bag and refrain from consuming it. According to FSIS, you can also return the bags of nuggets to the store where you bought them.
In the United States, the issue of recalled food products has once again taken center stage, underscoring the importance of food safety in the nation's consumer landscape.
Recent incidents have drawn attention to the critical role that recalls play in protecting the public from potentially hazardous or contaminated foods.
Recalls are initiated when a problem with a food product is detected, ranging from contamination by harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella or E. coli, to the presence of undeclared allergens. Physical contaminants, like shards of glass or pieces of metal, can also prompt a recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) spearhead the monitoring and regulation of food recalls, working closely with manufacturers and retailers to coordinate the removal of tainted products from the market.
Recent incidents have seen recalls related to various food items, including fresh produce, packaged snacks, and dairy products. In some cases, consumers have reported illnesses stemming from the consumption of recalled products, prompting an immediate response from regulatory authorities.
Consumer safety is paramount, and staying informed about food recalls is essential.
The FDA and USDA provide recall alerts through various channels, ensuring that consumers are aware of potential risks. Those who believe they may have purchased a recalled item are encouraged to promptly return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely.
