Severity
Critical
CriticalClass IClosed
USDA FSIS recall · Reported March 28, 2018
Tony Downs Food Company, Inc. Recalls Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Product Contamination
Tony Downs Foods recalled WASHINGTON, March 28, 2018 Tony Downs Food Company, Inc., a Madelia, Minn. establishment,… - a critical-severity action.
Tony Downs Food Company, Inc. Recalls Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Con… was recalled by Tony Downs Foods in March 28, 2018. Reason: Product Contamination. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #026-2018 with the USDA FSIS before acting.
The recall
Tony Downs Foods issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Product Contamination.
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- March 28, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #026-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This USDA FSIS action (record #026-2018) was formally reported on March 28, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Closed. Tony Downs Foods is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 38,000 pounds.
The documented reason for this recall is: Product Contamination Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Meat & Poultry recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 1,669 meat & poultry recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
38,000 pounds
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2018 Tony Downs Food Company, Inc., a Madelia, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 96,384 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The thermally processed, commercially sterile canned chunk chicken breast items were produced on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ Vie
Reason for recall
Product Contamination
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Closed |
| Recall number | 026-2018 |
| Date reported | March 28, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Tony Downs Foods |
| Affected scope | 38,000 pounds |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | USDA FSIS notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (026-2018) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official USDA FSIS notice before acting. USDA FSIS notice
- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
This page summarizes the official USDA FSIS record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2018 Tony Downs Food Company, Inc., a Madelia, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 96,384 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The thermally processed, commercially sterile canned chunk chicken breast items were produced on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ Vie. Recalled by Tony Downs Foods. Units affected: 38,000 pounds.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Product Contamination
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on March 28, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 026-2018.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (026-2018) against your product. Visit the official USDA FSIS website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Two federal-filing-derived peer sets for this notice, both outside the same recalling firm and filing state so the neighborhoods are not firm or geographic containment.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade (Critical), closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Meat & Poultry · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Nearby Recalls in This Category
Other recalls in the same product category, useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.
Showing 5 of 1668 other recalls in this category.
USDA FSIS Moderate
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Meat and Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Jalapeños That Have Been…
· 2026-08-08
USDA FSIS Moderate
City Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pastrami and Corned Beef Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
City Foods, Inc./Bea's Best Corned Beef · 2026-08-08
USDA FSIS Critical
Shan Distribution Network, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Breaded Fish Fillet and Stick Products Imported …
· 2026-08-07
USDA FSIS Critical
Corte Argentino USA LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Imported Without The Benefit Of Import Reinspection
· 2026-08-07
USDA FSIS Critical
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Spaghetti and Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods · 2026-07-31
Compare this recall with FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Meat and Poultr… →
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: USDA FSIS, reported March 28, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.