Tyson Foods recalls boneless chicken products over undeclared allergens

US-based Tyson Foods is recalling 67,269lbs of boneless chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The recall was initiated after it was identified that Buffalo Style Boneless Chicken Wyngz products were packaged in bags meant for Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz and contain allergens milk, soy and egg, which are not declared on the label.

The products subject to the recall are 25.5oz (1.59lb) bags of Tyson any’tizers Boneless Chicken Wyngz Honey BBQ Flavored; and 12.75lb shipping cases of Fully Cooked Boneless Chicken Wyngz Buffalo Style.

The products bear the establishment number P13456 and the use by date of 7 August 2013 or 8 August 2013.

These products were produced on 7 August and 8 August 2012, and were distributed to retail stores nationwide.

The recall has been classified as Class I, which indicates a health hazard situation where there is a chance of serious, adverse health consequences or even death due to the consumption of the products.

Tyson Foods was informed of the problem through consumer complaints.

FSIS and Tyson Foods have not received any reports of illnesses linked to the consumption of these products.

Consumers concerned about a reaction have been asked to contact a healthcare provider.

Individuals allergic to milk, soy or egg have been advised not to consume the product as they could experience serious reactions.

In 2011, Tyson Foods initiated two massive recalls over E.coli contamination risks – it recalled around 131,300lbs of ground beef products in September 2011, and 40,948lbs of ground beef products in December 2011.

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Image: The recall of boneless chicken products by Tyson Foods has been classified as Class I, which indicates a high health risk. Photo: courtesy of FSIS.