An urgent nationwide recall has been issued for nearly five million pounds of frozen chicken products after potentially dangerous metal fragments were discovered during routine inspections.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has triggered a major food safety alert affecting multiple supermarket chains across the United Kingdom. Consumers are being urged to check their freezers immediately for affected products.
What Products Are Affected?
The recall involves various frozen chicken items sold under several supermarket own-brand labels. Products include:
- Breaded chicken burgers
- Chicken grills
- Southern fried chicken pieces
- Chicken goujons and select fillets
Critical warning: The contamination involves small metal pieces that could pose a serious choking hazard or cause internal injuries if consumed.
Supermarkets Involved in the Recall
Multiple major retailers have confirmed they're removing affected products from shelves. The FSA has confirmed that several well-known supermarket chains received chicken from the same processing facility where the contamination was detected.
Customers who have purchased any frozen chicken products in recent weeks should verify whether their items match the recalled batches listed on official supermarket websites and the FSA recall notice.
What Should Consumers Do?
Food safety experts recommend immediate action:
- Check your freezer for any frozen chicken products purchased within the last month
- Compare product codes and batch numbers with the official recall list
- Do not consume any products that match the recall description
- Return affected items to the place of purchase for a full refund
"This is a precautionary measure, but we're taking it extremely seriously," stated a Food Standards Agency spokesperson. "Consumer safety is our absolute priority, and we're working with retailers to ensure all affected products are removed from the supply chain."
The scale of this recall - affecting approximately five million pounds of chicken - makes it one of the largest food safety alerts in recent UK history. Authorities are investigating how the metal contamination occurred at the processing level.
