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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·067-2015·Announced 2015-04-23

West Liberty Foods Recalls Grilled Chicken Breast Patties Due to Plastic Contamination

West Liberty Foods is recalling approximately 34,075 pounds of grilled chicken breast patties that may contain pieces of white plastic.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a Class I recall, which corresponds to the 'Severe' severity level in the rubric for USDA recalls.

Plain-English summary

West Liberty Foods, a Tremonton, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 34,075 pounds of grilled chicken breast products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic. The specific product subject to the recall is the 25-lb. cardboard box containing 5-5lb plastic bags of SUBWAY FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PATTY WITH RIB MEAT. These items bear the establishment number EST. 34349 or P-34349 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on February 4, 2015.

The recall was initiated after the company received consumer complaints regarding small pieces of white plastic found in the product. The affected items were shipped to distributors in Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Utah, and Texas. The company has already contacted the restaurants impacted by this recall.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Renee Miller, Sales Support Manager, at (319) 627-6114. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
West Liberty Foods Recalls Grilled Chicken Breast Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
West Liberty Foods LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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