Bachoco OK Foods Recalls Breaded Chicken Due to Metal Contamination
Bachoco OK Foods is recalling approximately 933,272 pounds of breaded chicken products that may contain metal fragments. The recall was initiated after consumer complaints and inspection findings.
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 text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' (field_recall_classification and field_risk_level), which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Bachoco OK Foods, an establishment in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is recalling approximately 933,272 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken products. The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal fragments originating from metal conveyor belting. The affected items were produced between December 19, 2016, and March 7, 2017, and bear establishment number P-7092 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was announced on March 23, 2017, after the company received five consumer complaints regarding metal objects in the products and after FSIS inspection personnel identified the issue during verification activities. The products were shipped to retail locations and institutions nationwide. FSIS has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the regulated product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to 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
- OK Food Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Bachoco OK Foods
- Manufacturer
- Bachoco OK Foods
- Category
- Food — Poultry
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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