Massive Chicken Nugget Recall Over Unusual Contamination

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Imagine enjoying your favorite chicken nuggets only to find tiny strands of metal — unbelievable, right?

At a Glance

  • Perdue Foods recalls 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken products due to metal contamination.
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall.
  • The recall is voluntary and follows consumer complaints about metal wire in the product.
  • No reports of illness or injury have been received.
  • Affected products have a best-used-by date of March 23, 2025.

Perdue Foods’ Product Recall

Perdue Foods recently initiated a recall for 167,171 pounds of chicken nuggets distributed nationwide due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall. This voluntary act was triggered by consumer complaints, aiming to prevent any possible injuries.

The recall affects the Simply Smart Organic Gluten-Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders, and Butcher Box Organic Free Fully Frozen-Cooked Breast Chicken Nuggets. All affected products have a best-used-by date of March 23, 2025. According to FSIS, these items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and even sold online directly to consumers.

Precautionary Measure Amid Concerns

The contamination in question was identified as a very thin strand of metal wire. Jeff Shaw, Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Quality for Perdue, stated, “We determined the material to be a very thin strand of metal wire that was inadvertently introduced into the manufacturing process.” This, he said, led Perdue to decide “out of an abundance of caution” to recall the products.

No reports of injury or illness have surfaced as of now. Consumers are advised by USDA to contact a healthcare provider if they are concerned about any possible injuries related to the contaminated products. This recall process serves as a reminder of the importance of rigorous quality control in food manufacturing.

Refund and Contact Information

For consumers who have purchased the affected products, refunds are available. Consumers are advised to discard the affected items or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. For more information, Perdue can be contacted directly at 866-866-3703, and the USDA at 888-674-6854.

It’s pivotal to keep a critical eye on product recalls as they not only speak to the safety measures employed by companies but also to how vigilant consumers need to be about the products they use daily. With the recent recall history, including the 2019 Perdue recall of nearly 32,000 pounds of chicken due to bone material contamination, it’s clear that this issue is not isolated.

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