Tyson Issues Recall: Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Dinosaur-Shaped Nuggets Affected

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Following consumer reports of finding tiny metal parts, Tyson Foods is recalling roughly 30,000 pounds of its dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said on Saturday.

About 30,000 pounds of Tyson’s Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties are being recalled.

According to a notice from the FSIS, the product in question is officially named Fully Cooked Fun Nuggets Breaded Shaped Chicken Patties, and only those 29-ounce plastic bags are subject to recall.

The notice states that the affected Fun Nuggets total 29,819 pounds.

The announcement was as follows:

The frozen dinosaur-shaped “Fun Nuggets” were produced on September 5, 2023.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of SEP 04, 2024, and lot codes 2483BRV0207, 2483BRV0208, 2483BRV0209, and 2483BRV0210.

According to the announcement, the tainted nuggets were manufactured on September 5 and distributed to distributors in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin around the United States.

According to FSIS, there was just one “minor oral injury,” but no additional illnesses or injuries linked to consuming the nuggets have been documented.

Anyone who may have a bag of Fun Nuggets stored in the freezer is being urged by FSIS to discard the bag and refrain from consuming it. According to FSIS, you can also return the bags of nuggets to the store where you bought them.

Chicken nuggets are the most common cause for choking emergencies in children

In the United States, children between the ages of 0 and 14 who had choking-related emergency room visits most frequently ate chicken nuggets, according to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In comparison to 2019, there were fewer ED visits overall in the US in 2020. The rate of visits among children aged 0–17 fell during these two years, and this shift happened for both sexes, whereas no change was seen among adults. Children of other races, white children, and black children all saw a decline. The report’s findings support those of previous studies that showed a decline in children’s ED visits in 2020. This research focuses on trends in children’s 0–17-year-old ED visits during and during the first year of the COVID-19 epidemic, when access to and utilization of care were restricted.

However, the CDC also provided insight to reduce choking tendencies.

According to them, your infant is developing their chewing and swallowing skills. This implies that your kid could choke. Your child will be improving at eating by the time they are 12 months old, and they could even be feeding themselves. The majority of items your child can consume now pose a choking threat. The preparation of meals may make choking more likely. Certain meals, such as those that are served raw, whole, or in particular forms or sizes, pose a risk of choking. Choking may be avoided by mashing and chopping food into smaller bits.

The following are some tips to help keep your toddler from choking.

Meals and cooking methods

• For the optimal growth of your child, cook and prepare meals according to their proper form, size, and texture.
• Steer clear of tiny, hard, sticky, or chewing food that is difficult to swallow.

Snacks and meals

• When eating, have your youngster sit up—no rolling over, crawling, or walking.
• Put your youngster in a high chair or another secure location.
• Don’t allow your kids to eat in the stroller or in the car.
• Don’t rush mealtimes. When eating, stay away from interruptions, rushes, and diversions.
• Observe carefully what your youngster puts in their mouth.
• While your child is eating, keep an eye on them at all times.

Find out what to do if your child chokes by speaking with the nurse or doctor who treats them.

Possible Choking Risks for Small Children
A list of foods to stay away from was compiled by the US Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) because these meals have the potential to choke a kid. Not all foods that potentially induce choking are on this list. Print this handout PDF for useful choking prevention advice. A quick summary of the list is as follows:

Fruits/Vegetables