Ground Chicken
Also listed as Chicken Mince and Ground Chicken Meat.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Ground Chicken is minced chicken meat sold in trays or tubes. Labels may say ground chicken.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is cooked into burgers, meatballs, or taco filling.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS ground poultry labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella advisories can affect ground poultry.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook thoroughly and avoid cross-contact with ready foods.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/22/2026