Hormel Foods is recalling nearly five million pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken products due to potential metal contamination. “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. Hormel Foods recalls nearly 5M pounds of frozen, boneless chicken https://t.co/mDvOmzvygx pic.twitter.com/N6q4ka3HGt — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) October 27, 2025 USA TODAY shared: The poultry was distributed nationwide to HRI Commercial Food Service locations from February to September. The recall was issued after multiple foodservice customers reported finding metal in frozen chicken breast and thigh products they were served at an establishment, and the company determined the metal originated from a production conveyor belt. “There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product,” the recall notice stated. Here’s what consumers need to know about the recall. “This product is only sold to foodservice customers and cannot be purchased directly by consumers,” Hormel said in their news release. The FSIS is concerned that the product could be sitting in the freezers of establishments such as hotels, restaurants and other institutions. “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,” FSIS stated. “There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider,” it continued. Hormel recalls nearly 5 million pounds of frozen chicken over metal contamination https://t.co/mCMKowCUpW — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) October 27, 2025 Newsweek noted: Foreign material in food products poses health risks, including choking, tooth damage, and injury to the digestive tract. Small pieces of metal can obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations such as children and older adults. Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at International SOS, previously told Newsweek: “It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food…[They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional.” The products affected by the recall are the following: Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Thigh Meat 13.9lb – item code: 65009 Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast 13.8lb – item code: 77531 Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast 13.8lb – item code: 46750 Fire Braised Meats All Natural Boneless Chicken Breast 23.8lb – item code: 86206 Boneless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat 23.8lb – item code: 134394 Read the full recall alert HERE.