The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·003-2016·Announced 2016-01-05

Wegmans Recalls Chicken Products Produced Without Federal Inspection

Wegmans is recalling approximately 1,125 pounds of chicken products produced without federal inspection. The products were shipped to six states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is recalling approximately 1,125 pounds of chicken products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The affected items include vacuum-sealed packages of Italian Flavored Chicken Breast Cutlet, Brown Sugar Barbecue Seasoned Chicken Breast Cutlet, Garlic & Fennel Whole Chicken Roaster, and Wokery Sherry Chicken. These products were produced on January 3, 2016, and bear establishment number EST. or P-7567 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The issue was identified by FSIS inspection personnel during a review of establishment records, which revealed that the establishment changed its production schedule and produced these products outside of approved hours of operation. The products were shipped to distribution and retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Chicken Products Produced Without Benefit Of Inspection
Brand
Wegmans Food Markets

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same brand · Wegmans Food Markets