Tyson Foods, an American meat processor, has initiated a recall of approximately 30,000 pounds (13,608 kilograms) of chicken nuggets after metal fragments were discovered in the product.

The company has described this recall as a precautionary measure.

The affected nuggets, sold under the label "Fun Nuggets" in dinosaur shapes, display a "used by" date of September 4, 2024. They were manufactured at a single facility and distributed to various states, including Alabama, California, and Illinois.

The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reported one incident involving minor oral injury related to this issue. Individuals who are concerned about potential injuries or illnesses are advised to consult a healthcare provider.

Tyson Foods has urged customers who have purchased these chicken nuggets to dispose of the product and contact the company.

This is not the first time that Tyson, the largest meat producer in the US in terms of sales, has been involved in a recall. In November of the previous year, the company recalled ground beef due to the discovery of "mirror-like" material in the meat. In 2019, Tyson recalled a batch of its chicken nuggets when consumers found pieces of blue rubber inside. During the same year, it recalled millions of pounds of chicken strips over concerns of potential metal contamination.

In 2022, Tyson faced a drop in demand and consequently shut down several chicken processing plants in the US. However, as the price of beef and pork escalated beyond the cost of chicken, many consumers switched to the more affordable poultry. This shift in demand raised expectations of increased profits for food companies.

Tyson is scheduled to release its latest quarterly earnings report on November 13. Photo by Fkbowen, Wikimedia commons.