Canteen Recalls Breaded Chicken Tenders for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Canteen is recalling ready-to-eat breaded chicken tenders because they contain undeclared milk (whey), a known allergen.
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'. Per the rubric, an FDA Class I or USDA Class I classification mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
Canteen/Convenco, a Middletown, Pennsylvania establishment, is recalling approximately 1,778 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken tender products. The recall is due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, as the products may contain milk (whey), a known allergen, that was not declared on the finished product label.
The affected products are 6 oz. clear plastic pouches of "FRESH TO YOU, Breaded Chicken Tenders w/ BBQ Sauce" (case code 1077) and "FRESH TO YOU, Breaded Chicken Tenders w/ Hot Sauce" (case code 6141). These items were produced and packaged between September 7, 2018, and October 4, 2018, and bear establishment number P-40088 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to retail stores, specifically vending machines, in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The issue was discovered on October 4, 2018, by FSIS inspection program personnel during a routine label review. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
The recalled product
- Product
- Canteen/Covenco Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breaded Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- Compass Group/Canteen
- Manufacturer
- Compass Group/Canteen
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat Meat
Distribution
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