The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·010-2019·Announced 2019-02-01

Pilgrim's Pride Recalls Breaded Popcorn Chicken Due To Rubber Contamination

Pilgrim's Pride is recalling approximately 58,020 pounds of frozen, uncooked breaded popcorn chicken products due to possible contamination with rubber.

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 metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'Class I' recall, which corresponds to the 'Severe' severity level in the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is recalling approximately 58,020 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber. The affected product is 20-lb. boxes containing 8 clear bags of UNCOOKED POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT with a USE BY 10 01 2019 date and specific lot codes. The products bear establishment number P-7091A inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered on Jan. 30, 2019, when the company was informed by Publix Super Markets employees about a consumer complaint regarding white rubber in the products. These items were shipped to Publix Super Markets in Florida for deli food service use. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact James Brown, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's consumer relations, at (800) 321-1470.

The recalled product

Product
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Breaded Popcorn Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Manufacturer
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Category
Food — Frozen Poultry
Hazard

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