Metal Contamination Leads to Massive US Chicken Recall.<br />The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the recall affects <br />over two million pounds.<br />The issue revolves around Arkansas' Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc.<br />Simmons has issued a precautionary and voluntary recall of approximately 2 million pounds of fresh and frozen chicken products. We are working closely with regulatory authorities and affected customers to expedite this product recall, Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., via statement.<br />The USDA adds that the products were shipped <br />to institutions, such as restaurants <br />or schools, in eight states.<br />The states include: Georgia, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Alabama.<br />Arizona, Arkansas, California <br />and Pennsylvania.<br />The department <br />is identifying the <br />recall as a "Class 1.".<br />This means that consumption can result in serious health issues <br />or even fatalities.<br />Labels related to the products in question can be found at www.fsis.usda.gov.