Recall of TGI Friday's Chicken Bites Due to Contamination

A significant amount of TGI Friday's boneless chicken bites have been recalled by Simmons Foods due to potential contamination with plastic pieces. The recall affects over 13 tons of the product, which was distributed by Kraft Heinz to various retailers across the country, including Amazon, Dollar General, Kroger, Publix, Target, and Walmart. The issue came to light after two customers reported finding plastic under the breading of the chicken bites. The affected products, totaling around 27,000 pounds, were produced on October 3, 2023, at the company's Arkansas manufacturing plant and were labeled as "TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN" with lot code KL3K03 and a "best by" date of December 26, 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has advised consumers not to consume the recalled products and to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Customers with inquiries regarding the recall can contact Simmons at (800) 280-7185.