Pilgrim’s Pride recalls 59,800 lbs. of chicken nuggets contaminated with rubber pieces
On June 28, the Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation headquartered in Waco, Texas, initiated a recall of approximately 59,800 pounds of fully cooked chicken breast nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials – specifically, flexible rubber material.
The frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget items were produced on May 6, 2020.
The following products are subject to recall [View Labels] :
4-lb. plastic bag packages containing “Pilgrim’s FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS,” with a Best-By date of 06 MAY 2021 and lot code of 0127 printed on the retail package. Product cases contain lot codes 0127105009, 0127105010, 0127105011, 0127105012, 0127105013, 0127105014, 0127105015, or 0127105016 printed on the box.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20728” printed on individual retail packages as well as product cases. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas.
The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint reporting rubber pieces in the chicken breast nuggets product.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Anyone with any questions or concerns regarding the recall can contact Ed Tyrrell, Consumer Relations Manager for Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, at (800) 321-1470.
[Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)]
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