Hormel frozen chicken that was distributed to hotel and restaurant supply stores across the country is being recalled over concerns that the products may contain pieces of metal.
On Oct. 25, the brand announced that it was recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products.
Which products are affected and why are they being recalled? We have all the essential details below.
Why Is the Chicken Being Recalled?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) posted a recall notice to its website outlining the details of the recall.
Per FSIS, Hormel Foods Corporation has recalled foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products “that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.”
Which Products Are Being Recalled?
The following five varieties of Hormel frozen chicken are being recalled:
- Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Thigh Meat: 13.9-pound cases with the item code 65009
- 3-ounce Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast: 13.8-pound cases with the item code 77531
- 4-ounce Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast: 13.8-pound cases with the item code 46750
- 5-ounce Hormel Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast: 23.8-pound cases with the item code 86206
- Boneless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat: 13.95-pound cases with the item code 134394
The recalled products feature the establishment number “P-223” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Where Were the Products Distributed?
Per FSIS, the recalled chicken products were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations across the country between Feb. 10 — Sept. 19, 2025. HRI is a hotel and restaurant supply store.
Has Anyone Gotten Sick from the Recalled Chicken?
Hormel Foods Corporation first learned about the issue after receiving “multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products.”
After investigating the matter, the company learned that the metal “originated from the conveyor belt used in production.”
So far, the brand has not received any confirmed reports of injury from customers who consumed the product.
What to Do If Your Business Purchased the Recalled Product
Since HRI distributes food to hotels and restaurants, some of the recalled chicken may still be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions. If businesses discover the products in their freezers, they’re encouraged to throw them away.
Who to Contact With Questions
Consumers can contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations via the company’s website or phone at 1-800-523-4635.
Additionally, food safety questions can be addressed to the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
