Tyson Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Chicken Products

Recall largest in the U.S. for listeria bacteria since 2016
Poultry prices reached a record in May on strong demand

Tyson Foods’ frozen, fully cooked chicken products that are being recalled as a precaution due to possible exposure to listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria.Source: Tyson Foods Inc.

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By Niki Koswanage and Michael Hirtzer

July 4, 2021 at 12:00 AM UTC

Updated on

July 4, 2021 at 3:54 AM UTC

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Tyson Foods Inc. said it’s recalling about 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken on precaution due to potential exposure to listeria bacteria, making it the largest such exercise in five years amid surging U.S. demand for poultry products.

This recall is the largest for listeria since 2016, according to government data, when more than 47 million pounds were affected. The data doesn’t yet include 2020-2021.