On May 4, 2009, Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing its unaudited results of operations for its second quarter and six months ended March 28, 2009. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Limitation on Incorporation by Reference

In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including exhibits, is furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 9.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.

(d) Exhibit

Exhibit                               Description
 Number
  99.1   Press Release, dated May 4, 2009, announcing the unaudited results of
         operations of Tyson Foods, Inc. for its second quarter and six months
         ended March 28, 2009