Wayne Farms Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Bites Due to Processing Defect
Wayne Farms is recalling approximately 12,610 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken bites due to a potential processing defect that may allow bacterial pathogens to survive.
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 recall is classified as USDA Class I, which corresponds to a Severe severity score per the rubric, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Wayne Farms, LLC is recalling approximately 12,610 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to a potential processing defect. This defect could result in the survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. The specific product involved is cases of two clear plastic 5-lb bags of Waffle Breaded Bites: Fully Cooked Breaded White Meat Chicken Bites.
The recalled items were packaged on December 1, 13, and 30, 2016, and bear establishment number P-20214 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were shipped to Food Lion stores in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The issue was identified after the company received a customer complaint that the product appeared undercooked.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to the consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due To Potential Processing Deviation
- Brand
- Wayne Farms LLC
- Manufacturer
- Wayne Farms LLC
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Poultry
Distribution
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