FTC / FDA Violations29
2025USDA recallRecall Issued
The Hillshire Brands Company: The Hillshire Brands Company Recalls Corn Dog and Sausage On A Stick Products Due To Possible Extraneous Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 27788 lbs — Class: Class I — Recall #030-2025
2023USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 798 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #057-2023
2023USDA recallRecall Issued
The Hillshire Brands Company: Hillshire Brands Company Recalls Smoked Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 10,836 lbs — Class: Class I — Recall #039-2023
2022USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.: Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 22,945 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #042-2022
2022EU regulatory actionEU RASFF notification - Listeria monocytogenes contamination in Netherlands
EU RASFF alert: Listeria monocytogenes in Tyson/Hillshire Farm deli meat products. EU food safety authorities detected contamination in imported US deli products. Risk categorized as serious. RTE (ready-to-eat) products require strict Listeria controls under EU Regulation 2073/2005.
2021FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to Tyson Foods: CGMP and HACCP violations; inadequate verification procedures for process controls at beef processing facility
2021USDA recallRecall Issued
: Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 129,666 pounds of product — Class: Class I — Recall #023-2021
2021EU regulatory actionEU RASFF notification - Salmonella contamination in EU/Multiple countries
EU RASFF notification: Salmonella contamination in Tyson Foods chicken products imported to EU market. EU food safety authorities flagged product while US distribution continued under separate recall parameters.
2019USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Nugget Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 319,055 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #009-2019
2019USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #034-2019
2019USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #034-2019 EXP
2019USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Fritter Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 3,905 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #066-2019
2019USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Weaver Brand Ready-To-Eat Chicken Patty Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #084-2019
2019USDA recallRecall Issued
AdvancePierre Foods, Inc.: Advance Pierre Foods Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 9,024 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #123-2019
2018USDA recallRecall Issued
: Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 2,316 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #047-2018
2018USDA recallRecall Issued
Suzanna's Kitchen Inc.: Suzanna's Kitchen, Inc., Recalls Poultry Products due to an Unapproved Substance — Reason: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection — Pounds recalled: 5,875 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #105-2018
2018USDA recallRecall Issued
CTI Foods LLC.: CTI Foods LLC, Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Poultry Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 7,207 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #120-2018
2017lawsuitsettled$5.2M
Class action alleges Tyson raised without antibiotics chicken tested positive for antibiotic residues.
2017FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to Tyson Foods: sanitary conditions violations at Joslin, IL poultry processing plant; inadequate HACCP plan for Salmonella
2017USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breaded Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 21,494 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #067-2017
2016USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #089-2016
2016USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods Recalls Frozen Popcorn Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #096-2016
2015USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.: Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #085-2015
2015USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Product Due To Possible Adulteration — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 32,047 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #141-2015
2014USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Missouri Firm Recalls Mechanically Separated Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Heidelberg Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #001-2014
2014USDA recallRecall Issued
Tyson Foods, Inc.: Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 0 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #021-2014
2014USDA recallRecall Issued
: Wisconsin Firm Recalls Sausage Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 23,260 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #047-2014
2014FTC actionUSDA and FTC coordination - required accurate antibiotic disclosure language; modified marketing claims
FTC review of Tyson Foods antibiotic-free and 'raised without antibiotics' claims on chicken products; products marketed as antibiotic-free but raised using ionophores (antiparasitic drugs); misleading claims on packaging that consumers interpreted as no antibiotics used
2008USDA recallregulatory_action
USDA revokes Tyson raised without antibiotics label after finding company was using ionophores in chicken feed.
FDA Recalls32 total
2024[Bob Evans Farms (BEF)] Bob Evan's Original Mash Potato 2lbs (32 oz) packaged in black plastic tray with clear film and corrugate sleeve overwrap. 6 units per case — Potential for foreign material - Red Plastic
2023[Class II] LGNDS LLC: TYSON 2.0, TYSON TONIC KAVA & KRATOM BLEND, FRUIT PUNCH, 2oz (60ml), Supplement Facts, Kava Root Extract (30%) 1200mg, Kratom Leaf Extract (30%) 120mg, (Providing 36mg Mitragynine), www.tyson20global. — Finished product contains
2023[Class II] LGNDS LLC: TYSON 2.0, TYSON TONIC KAVA & KRATOM BLEND, Mocha, 2oz (60ml), Supplement Facts, Kava Root Extract (30%) 1200mg, Kratom Leaf Extract (30%) 120mg, (Providing 36mg Mitragynine), www.tyson20global.com, L — Finished product contains
2021[Class I] SARA LEE FROZEN FOODS: Sara Lee Pecan Pie 4oz. retail packaged UPC 032100051118, 24 and 48 count wholesale case; Chef Pierre Southern Pecan Pie, 10 slices, 36oz. retail packaged UPC 032100092739, 6 pies per wholesale case; — Potentially un
2019[Class I] Sara Lee Frozen Bakery: Chef Pierre ¿ SMALL WHOLE GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS NET WT 12 LB (5.44kg) 4 TRAYS/24/2 oz WHOLE GRAIN BANANA MUFFINS KEEP FROZEN CONTAINS WHEAT, EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY TYSON FOOD SERVICE SPRINGDALE, AR 72765- — The firm was
2018[Tyson Foods Discovery Center] Pierre Philly Style Chicken Sandwich, item 1238, 12 units packaged per case Net Wt. 4.99 LBS (2.27 kg) KEEP FROZEN — The ingredient supplier initiated a recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogene
2018[Tyson Foods Discovery Center] Steak-EZE Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, item 06433, Net Wt 5.15 OZ., 4 sandwiches per case KEEP FROZEN — The ingredient supplier initiated a recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmone
2018[Tyson Foods Discovery Center] TGIF All American Slider, item 5461, 4 cartons of 4 sandwiches per case NET WT 10 OZ KEEP FROZEN — The ingredient supplier initiated a recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.
2018[Tyson Foods Discovery Center] Pierre Philly Style Cheesesteak Sandwich, item 1125, 12 units packaged per case Net Wt. 4.65 LBS (2.11 kg) KEEP FROZEN — The ingredient supplier initiated a recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocyto
2018[Tyson Foods Discovery Center] Vans gluten free Original 6 WAFFLES NET WT 9 OZ (255g) INGREDIENTS:***VAN'S GLUTEN FREE MIX (BROWN RICE FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SOY FLOUR),***RICE FLOUR,***SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOY LECITHIN***CO — The firm was not
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