Perdue Farms Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Chicken Due to Metal Contamination

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Perdue Farms, a leading chicken producer, has issued a voluntary recall of over 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products due to potential metal contamination. The recall, announced on the company's website, affects a limited number of consumer packages of frozen chicken products, including Simply Smart Organic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders, and Butcher Box Organic Free Fully Frozen-Cooked Breast Chicken Nuggets. Despite no reports of injury or illness, the company has chosen to err on the side of caution and recall all affected products.

Key Takeaways:

  • Perdue Farms has recalled over 167,000 pounds of chicken products due to potential metal contamination.
  • The recall affects frozen chicken products, including Simply Smart Organic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders, and Butcher Box Organic Free Fully Frozen-Cooked Breast Chicken Nuggets.
  • The recall was initiated after consumer complaints were received about metal wire embedded in the product, and notified FSIS of the issue.
  • Perdue Farms worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to recall the affected products.
  • The affected products have a best-use-by date of March 23, 2025, and have a P-33944 code on the package.
  • This is not the first recall issued by Perdue Farms, as they previously recalled nearly 32,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products in 2019 due to potential contamination by bone material.
  • Perdue Farms implemented measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, including re-examining their manufacturing process.

Statistics:

  • Over 167,000 pounds of chicken products were recalled due to potential metal contamination.
  • The recall affected frozen chicken products, with a best-use-by date of March 23, 2025.
  • The affected products have a P-33944 code on the package.
  • Perdue Farms recalled nearly 32,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products in 2019 due to potential contamination by bone material.

Sources:

  • UPI - Mark Moran (Aug. 18)
  • USDA Statement (no date provided)
  • Perdue Farms Website (no date provided)