NY Livestock Market Recalls Poultry for Nitrofurazone Residue
NY Livestock Market, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,495 pounds of whole young chickens due to possible nitrofurazone contamination.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II (USDA Class II) and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
NY Livestock Market, Inc., a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,495 pounds of poultry products that may be contaminated with the antibiotic nitrofurazone. The recalled items are whole young chickens produced and packaged on April 10, 2017. These products are contained in brown shipping bags with the label "NY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. BUDDHIST RELIGIOUS EXEMPT (Eviscerated Poultry)" and bear establishment number P-45068 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recall was initiated after routine testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed that a sample was violative for nitrofurazone, a residue of public health concern. The products were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in New York state.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- NY Livestock Market, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due to Possible Residue Contamination
- Brand
- NY Livestock Market Inc.
- Manufacturer
- NY Livestock Market Inc.
- Category
- Food — Poultry
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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