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    Tyson Fun Nuggets Breaded Chicken Patties Recalled Due to Risk of Metal Bits

    The company is recalling 29,819 pounds of the frozen chicken nuggets, which are shaped like dinosaurs

    Recalled Tyson Fun Nuggets breaded shaped chicken patties
    A package of Tyson Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties.
    Source: USDA

    Tyson Foods recalled its 29-ounce packages of Tyson Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties due to the risk they could contain metal pieces. A number of consumers complained that they found small metal pieces in the nuggets, which are shaped like dinosaurs, and one person reported a minor injury to their mouth.

    Packages of the recalled chicken patties are stamped with a ‘Best If Used By’ date of Sept. 4, 2024, and have a lot code of 2483BRV0207, 2483BRV0208, 2483BRV0209, or 2483BRV021.0.

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    The company said the recalled product was shipped to distributors and retailers in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Tyson Foods did not immediately respond to CR’s question as to whether recalled products were shipped to retailers in additional states. 

    “Check your freezer for recalled patties,” says James E. Rogers, PhD, director and acting head of product safety testing, “because metal pieces might not only harm your teeth and mouth, but could also cause choking, especially in younger children.”

    If you find you have the recalled patties, Rogers says, throw away any packages or return them to where you bought them for a refund.

    If you have questions, contact Tyson consumer relations at 855-382-3101. You can also go to the company’s recall page.


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    Lisa L. Gill

    Lisa L. Gill is an award-winning investigative reporter. She has been at Consumer Reports since 2008, covering health and food safety—heavy metals in the food supply and foodborne illness—plus healthcare and prescription drug costs, medical debt, and credit scores. Lisa also testified before Congress and the Food and Drug Administration about her work on drug costs and drug safety. She lives in a DIY tiny home, where she gardens during the day and stargazes the Milky Way at night.