Applegate Recalls Chicken Nuggets Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
Applegate is recalling frozen chicken nuggets due to possible plastic contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
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 Class II, and the source explicitly states that no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Applegate, a Gainesville, Georgia establishment, is recalling approximately 15,306 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. The product subject to recall is the 8-oz. box of Applegate naturals Chicken Nuggets bearing the establishment number P2617 and the Best Before date of 02/05/15. The product was produced on February 5, 2014, and shipped to retail outlets nationwide.
The recall was initiated after the firm received consumer complaints that small pieces of plastic were found in the products. FSIS and the company have received no reports of injury or illness from consumption of the product. Applegate conducted a market withdrawal of this product on August 8, 2014, but consumers may still have the frozen product in their possession.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Gerry Clarkson, Applegate Consumer Relations Specialist, at (800) 587-5858. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness from consumption of these products should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Gold Creek Foods, LLC
- Manufacturer
- Gold Creek Foods, LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Poultry
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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