Tarantino Wholesale Foods Recalls Undercooked Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast

Plain-English summary

Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor, located in San Diego, California, is recalling approximately 1,115 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products. The recall was initiated because the products may be undercooked, which could allow bacterial pathogens to survive. The specific product involved is 10-lb. cases of “MARY’S FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST” with lot code 20297 and a use-by date of 10/23/21. These items were produced on October 23, 2020, and bear establishment number P-8119 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The issue was identified after the company received a customer complaint stating that the ready-to-eat chicken appeared to be undercooked. The affected products were shipped to institution locations in California and sold directly to retail consumers. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses resulting from the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them. The items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure the product is no longer available to consumers.

The recalled product

Product

Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Products That May be Undercooked

Brand

Producers Meat & Provision

Manufacturer

Producers Meat & Provision

Category

Food — Ready-to-Eat Poultry

Hazard

• undercooked
• bacterial-pathogens

Distribution

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