Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Tenders for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Perdue Foods is recalling approximately 495 pounds of frozen chicken breast tenders because they contain undeclared wheat and are mislabeled as gluten-free.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat) and the source explicitly states there are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Perdue Foods, LLC, is recalling approximately 495 pounds of Simply Smart Organics Chicken Breast Tenders Gluten Free. The recall was initiated due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared wheat, a known allergen, in the product. Although the packaging labels the items as gluten-free chicken breast tenders, they actually contain chicken nugget products that include wheat.
The affected products were produced on August 30, 2019, and are packaged in 22-oz. resealable plastic bags with a Best By date of 08 29 20. These items were distributed to retail locations and distributors in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The issue was identified after the company received two consumer complaints regarding the mislabeled product.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming 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. For questions, consumers can contact Perdue Consumer Care at (866) 866-3703.
The recalled product
- Product
- Perdue Foods LLC Recalls Simply Smart Organics Frozen Chicken Ready-to-Eat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
- Brand
- Perdue Foods LLC
- Manufacturer
- Perdue Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Poultry
Distribution
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