Tyson recalls 67,000 pounds of "Wyngz"

WASHINGTON - October 11, 2012 (WPVI) -- Tyson Foods is recalling more than 67,000 pounds of chicken wings.

The recall includes packages of "Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz," which were misbranded.

The company says "Buffalo Style Boneless Chicken Wyngz" were packaged in bags meant for "Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz," and contain allergens milk, soy and egg, which are not declared on the label.

The recalled products are:

• 25.5 oz. (1.59 lb.) bags of "Tyson any'tizers Boneless Chicken Wyngz Honey BBQ Flavored." Each bag bears the USDA mark of inspection. The establishment number "P13456" and the use by date "Aug 072013" or "Aug 082013" are inkjetted on the back of the bags.
• 12.75 lb. shipping cases of "Fully Cooked Boneless Chicken Wyngz Buffalo Style." Each case bears the USDA mark of inspection. The establishment number "P13456" and the use by date "Aug 07 2013" or "Aug 08 2013" are inkjetted on the cases. Identifying case codes "2202PBF0208:xx" through "2202PBF0223:xx" or "2212PBF0200:xx" through "2212PBF0223:xx," where the last four digits represent hours and minutes ("xx") in military time, also can be found inkjetted on cases subject to recall.      

The products were produced on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, 2012, and were distributed to retail stores nationwide. 

Tyson Foods was alerted to the problem through consumer complaints.

No illnesses have been reported.

  Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Tyson Foods' Consumer Relations at (866) 328-3156.

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