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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·037-2017·Announced 2017-04-24

WFSP Foods Recalls Undercooked Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Products

WFSP Foods LLC is recalling approximately 42,147 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products that may be undercooked, posing a risk of bacterial pathogens.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. According to the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I or USDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

WFSP Foods LLC, a Decatur, Alabama establishment, is recalling approximately 42,147 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products due to undercooking. The undercooking resulted in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. The affected items include 9-lb. foodservice cases of CHEFS LINE ALL NATURAL FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST and saladworks FULLY COOKED FLAME GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS, produced on March 29, 2017, and April 7, 2017.

The products bear establishment number P-45411 inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to a distribution center in Illinois and further distributed to hotel, restaurant, and institution locations nationwide. The issue was identified after the firm received multiple customer complaints that the ready-to-eat chicken products appeared to be undercooked.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products 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
WFSP Foods LLC. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Products That May Be Undercooked
Brand
WFSP Foods LLC
Manufacturer
WFSP Foods LLC
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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