Product may contain undeclared milk allergen, products not sold in stores
Springdale, Ark – June 9, 2017 – ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is executing a voluntary recall of 82,760 cases of chicken products after being notified by a supplier that ingredients supplied to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods may contain undeclared milk, a known allergen. These ingredients were used in production of select ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods foodservice products listed below. The recall is limited to foodservice customers, and affected products are not available for purchase in retail stores.
| Product Name | Product Code | Lot Code |
|---|---|---|
| ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fully Cooked, Whole Grain Strip-Shaped Chicken Pattie Fritters | 003859-0928 | 2536NHL02, 2796NHL03, 2886NHL03, 2896NHL02, 3146NHL02, 3456NHL02, 3656NHL02, 0147NHL02 |
| ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fully Cooked, Whole Grain Chicken Pattie Fritters-CN | 003857-0928 | 3176NHL03 |
| ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fully Cooked Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Patties | 016477-0928 | 2546NHL03, 2606NHL03, 2676NHL03, 2746NHL03, 2806NHL03 |
| ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fully Cooked Whole Grain Chunk-Shaped Breaded Chicken Patties | 16478-0928 | 2606NHL02, 2726NHL03, 2806NHL02 |
| ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Patties-CN | 005778-0928 | 2586NHL02, 2636NHL02, 2776NHL02 |
| ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Whole Grain Crispy Fritter - CN | 070364-0928 | 2306NHL02 |
| Spare Time Fully Cooked Chicken Pattie Fritters | 016477-0861 | 2606NHL03, 2806NHL03 |
| Spare Time Fully Cooked Chicken Pattie Fritters | 005778-0861 | 2776NHL02 |
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods has received no reports of illnesses associated with the affected product, which were produced between August 2016 – January 2017. It is unlikely that this product is currently in distribution.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods has identified and is working with affected foodservice customers to retrieve and/or remove all recalled products shipped to thirty states.
Consumers with questions may call the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods Consumer Relations department at 866-328-3156 or email Comments@ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.com. News media and health department officials who have questions should contact Caroline Ahn at 312-614-6047.
About ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world’s largest food companies with leading brands such as ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½Â®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It’s a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 115 countries. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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Media Contact:
Caroline Ahn, 312-614-6047, caroline.ahn@tyson.com