Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has issued a recall of approximately 52,486 pounds of its chicken wing products which may have been contaminated due to repulsive odour.
The problem was identified when Tyson received consumer complaints about the product giving out bad smell triggering doubts of being mildly contaminated.
Following the complaints received from consumers, the company informed the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The company stated that the recall was initiated as the products did not meet the regular standards of Tyson. The recalled items came in a 28-ounce retail bags containing several pieces of Tyson Any'tizers Fully Cooked Hot Wings Chicken wing sections layered with a flavorful hot, tangy sauce.
They carry the 'best if used by' dates 24 October 2015 and 25 October 2015. The tainted products carry date codes of "2975PBF05" or "2985PBF05.
The alleged product bears the establishment number 'P-13456' which is present inside the USDA inspection mark and also on the back of the package above the heating instructions. The products were shipped to retailers across the nation.
The company has urged consumers who have purchased the product not to consume them. They are advised to either discard the product or return it at the place of purchase. The company has also made available a toll free number to answer the queries of customers seeking clarifications regarding the recalled products.
