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Tyson Foods recalls a dinosaur-shaped frozen chicken nuggets due to “metal pieces”

Nearly 30,000 pounds of the product are involved in the recall

Deputy Food Editor

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Dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets (Getty Images/Gingagi)
Dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets (Getty Images/Gingagi)

Another day, another recall. As reported by Aliza Chasan of CBS News, "nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets are being recalled because they may be contaminated with metal pieces," per a statement from the United States Department of Agriculture on Saturday." There has been one minor injury reported in conjunction with this issue, according to Chasan.

The Tyson recall itself notes that the item is called "Fun Nuggets," which are fully cooked and sold in 29-ounce packages. Tyson is recalling the product "out of an abundance of caution," noting that the concern at hand involves "small, pliable metal pieces."

If you have purchased frozen Tyson products or may have this product in your freezer currently, be certain to discard of them or return them. According to Chasan's report, Tyson added that consumers who have purchased the affected item should cut the UPC and date code from the packaging (sometimes known as the bar code), discard the product and contact the company. 

By Michael La Corte

Michael is a food writer, recipe editor and educator based in his beloved New Jersey. After graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, he worked in restaurants, catering and supper clubs before pivoting to food journalism and recipe development. He also holds a BA in psychology and literature from Pace University.


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