Check Your Freezer! Over 430,000 Pounds of Chicken Recalled
After a consumer complaint July 27, 2018, Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, Alabama, has recalled approximately 438,960 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken products. The products may be contaminated with “extraneous materials,” specifically metal pieces, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This is a Class I Recall meaning it’s a health hazard situation with reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
#Recall: Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Fully Cooked Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination https://t.co/nLZBCgavy7
— USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) September 6, 2018
The ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on dates between July 4 and July 17, 2018 and have been shipped to distributors, restaurants, and processing locations nationwide. All products being recalled have the establishment number “P-20214” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The list of products impacted can be found on the FSIS site here.
So far, no confirmed cases of adverse reactions or injury have been reported. Anyone concerned about possible illness or injury should reach out to a healthcare provider.
