Tyson Foods has issued one of the largest poultry recalls in US history, pulling 8.5 million pounds of frozen chicken products after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in processing equipment at two plants.
Scope
The recall covers 42 product lines including chicken nuggets, strips, patties, and prepared meals sold under Tyson, Great Value, and store brand labels at virtually every major US grocery chain.
Health Risk
Listeria can cause serious illness in pregnant women, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The CDC reports 14 confirmed illnesses and 3 hospitalizations linked to the contamination.
- 8.5 million pounds of chicken recalled
- 42 product lines across multiple brands
- 14 illnesses, 3 hospitalizations reported
- Two processing plants affected
