Perdue Recalls Applegate Chicken Nuggets Due To Plastic Contamination

Plain-English summary

Perdue Foods LLC is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with extraneous plastic materials. The specific product affected is the 8-oz. boxed package containing approximately 18 pieces, with a Best Before Date of 09/27/2016. These items bear establishment number P-2617 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The issue was identified after the establishment received consumer complaints regarding small, solid, clear plastic found inside the chicken nuggets. The products were produced on September 28, 2015, and shipped to retail distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. FSIS has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the regulated article will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Applegate Consumer Relations at 1-866-587-5858 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product

Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Brand

Gold Creek Foods, LLC

Manufacturer

Gold Creek Foods, LLC

Category

Food — Poultry Products

Hazard

• foreign-matter
• plastic-contamination

Distribution

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