Perdue Foods Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken Products Due to Potential Contamination

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Perdue Foods, a leading chicken producer, has initiated a voluntary recall of over 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products due to concerns over contamination. The affected products, frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders, may contain foreign material, specifically metal wire, which has been embedded in some products. Although there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has warned consumers to discard the products and contact a healthcare provider if they experience any symptoms. The recall affects products manufactured on March 23, 2024, and sold both in retail stores and online through the Butcherbox brand.

Key Takeaways:

  • The recall involves over 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products, including chicken breast tenders and nuggets, produced on March 23, 2024.
  • The products may contain thin strands of metal wire, which could cause harm if ingested.
  • Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase.
  • Perdue Foods has headquarters in Salisbury, Md., and major operations in Washington state, and Senior Vice President Jeff Shaw has confirmed that the metal wire was inadvertently introduced into the manufacturing process.
  • The recall affects products sold under the Perdue and Butcherbox brands, and consumers are urged to identify affected products using the establishment number P-33944 on the back of the packaging.
  • As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Statistics:

  • 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products recalled.
  • Products were manufactured on March 23, 2024.
  • The recall affects both retail stores and online sales through the Butcherbox brand.
  • No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
  • Recall affects products with establishment number P-33944 on the back of the packaging.

Sources:

  • UPI: Aug. 17, 2023 (no specific date mentioned in original text).
  • Statement by Perdue Foods Senior Vice President Jeff Shaw on company website.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service statement.