The Recall Desk
CriticalUSDA FSIS·012-2022-EXP·Announced 2022-05-07

Wayne Farms Recalls Undercooked Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Fillets

Wayne Farms is recalling approximately 585,030 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets that may be undercooked. The products were distributed to restaurants and retail locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies the recall as 'High - Class I' in the field_risk_level metadata. According to the rubric, an agency classification of FDA Class I or USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Wayne Farms, LLC is recalling approximately 585,030 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast fillet products that may be undercooked. The recall includes various packages of "All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast," "Chef's Craft Chicken Breast Fillet," and "Crazy Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast & Ancient Grains with Kale." These products were produced between February 9 and April 30, 2022, and bear establishment numbers EST. 20214 or P-45204.

The recall was initiated after the company received a customer complaint stating that the RTE chicken product appeared to be undercooked. The products were shipped to distributors nationwide and further distributed to restaurants and retail locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. Consumers with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or visit the FSIS website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Fillet Products That May Be Undercooked
Brand
Wayne Farms LLC
Manufacturer
Wayne Farms LLC
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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