Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Pos...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Product Contamination
Product Description & Identification
WASHINGTON, October 25, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The affected chicken breast and thigh products were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide on various dates from February 10, 2025, through September 19, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 13.9-lb. cases containing “ Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label. 13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz. “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label. 13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz. “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label. 23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz. “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label. 13.95-lb. cases containing “ BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label. A detailed list of the affected pack dates subject to recall can be found here: [ view product list ]. The products bear establishment number “P-223” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products. Hormel Foods determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions. These businesses are urged not to serve the product. This product should be thrown away. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations through their website or by calling 1-800-523-4635. Members of the media may contact media@hormel.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .
Affected Products
• 13.9-lb. cases containing “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label., • 13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label., • 13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label., • 23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label., • 13.95-lb. cases containing “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Langcode | English |
| Field year | 2025 |
| Field title | Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination |
| Field labels | Recall-034-2025-Food-Label |
| Field states | Nationwide |
| Field summary | <p><strong>WASHINGTON, October 25, 2025</strong> – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.</p> <p>The affected chicken breast and thigh products were distributed to HRI Commercial Food Service locations nationwide on various dates from February 10, 2025, through September 19, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsis.usda.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Ffood_label_pdf%2F2025-10%2FRecall-034-2025-Food-Label.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CJohn.Jung%40usda.gov%7C15ae16c37f8f45f5da3008de13f858ca%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638970154536375892%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OpKZZ7NNSRwZH77%2BAexXKRQLAYPxln9XfV2WrMuGJ5E%3D&reserved=0">view labels</a>]:</p> <ul> <li>13.9-lb. cases containing “<em>Hormel </em>FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label.</li> <li>13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.<em>“Hormel </em>FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label.</li> <li>13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.<em>“Hormel </em>FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label.</li> <li>23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.<em>“Hormel </em>FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label.</li> <li>13.95-lb. cases containing <em>“</em>BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label.</li> </ul> <p>A detailed list of the affected pack dates subject to recall can be found here: [<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsis.usda.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fmedia_file%2Fdocuments%2FRecall-034-2025A-Product-List.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CJohn.Jung%40usda.gov%7C15ae16c37f8f45f5da3008de13f858ca%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638970154536397446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RzxqNalDcs8ReL%2FzOL3vvLnfz4HKAJRdRvm6qzqqqNw%3D&reserved=0">view product list</a>]. The products bear establishment number “P-223” inside the USDA mark of inspection. </p> <p>The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products. Hormel Foods determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. </p> <p>FSIS is concerned that some products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions. These businesses are urged not to serve the product. This product should be thrown away.</p> <p>FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their<strong> </strong>customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.</p> <p>Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hormelfoods.com%2FAbout%2FContact-Us%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJohn.Jung%40usda.gov%7C15ae16c37f8f45f5da3008de13f858ca%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638970154536411636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4hEUgSdE7R3VENs21eIJ6vMEYB9EIvhEMgXYrvTfoN8%3D&reserved=0">through their website</a> or by calling 1-800-523-4635. Members of the media may contact <a href="mailto:media@hormel.com">media@hormel.com</a>. </p> <p>Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to <a href="mailto:MPHotline@usda.gov">MPHotline@usda.gov</a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov%2FeCCF%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJohn.Jung%40usda.gov%7C15ae16c37f8f45f5da3008de13f858ca%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C638970154536425296%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bTlO53B1OBpdUCwZYQFJSvD9W9SYzyLnOKf7ypzWS%2Bw%3D&reserved=0">https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/</a>.</p> |
| Field processing | Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable |
| Field recall url | http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hormel-foods-corporation-recalls-ready-eat-frozen-chicken-products-due-possible |
| Field risk level | High - Class I |
| Field closed year | 2026 |
| Field distro list | RC-034-2025-Retail-List.pdf |
| Field has spanish | False |
| Field recall date | 2025-10-25 |
| Field recall type | Closed Recall |
| Field active notice | False |
| Field establishment | Hormel Foods Corporation |
| Field media contact | Bailey McWilliams |
| Field product items › 1 | • 13.9-lb. cases containing “Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH MEAT,” with item code “65009” printed on the label. |
| Field product items › 2 | • 13.8-lb. cases containing 3-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “77531” printed on the label. |
| Field product items › 3 | • 13.8-lb. cases containing 4-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “46750” printed on the label. |
| Field product items › 4 | • 23.8-lb. cases containing 5-oz.“Hormel FIRE BRAISED MEATS ALL NATURAL BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST,” with item code “86206” printed on the label. |
| Field product items › 5 | • 13.95-lb. cases containing “BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT,” with item code “134394” printed on the label. |
| Field qty recovered | 116,130 lbs |
| Field recall number | 034-2025 |
| Field recall reason | Product Contamination |
| Field archive recall | True |
| Field last modified date | 2025-12-15 |
| Field related to outbreak | False |
| Field recall number export | 034-2025 |
| Field company media contact | Company Contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations 1-800-523-4635 |
| Field recall classification | Class I |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHormel Foods Corporation
- StatusTrue
- Risk LevelClass I
- DistributionNationwide