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Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalUSDA FSIS·115-2016·Announced 2016-11-23

National Steak and Poultry Recalls Undercooked Ready-to-Eat Chicken

National Steak and Poultry is recalling approximately 17,439 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be undercooked, posing a risk of bacterial pathogens.

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 metadata explicitly classifies the recall as 'High - Class I' and 'Class I'. Per the rubric, an agency classification of USDA Class I mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), as it represents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

National Steak and Poultry, an establishment in Owasso, Oklahoma, is recalling approximately 17,439 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products. The recall is due to adulteration caused by possible undercooking, which allows for the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. The affected items were produced on October 4, 2016, and packaged on October 4 and October 5, 2016.

The specific products subject to recall are 5 lb. bags of "Fully Cooked, Diced, Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat" (Lot code 100416, Case Code 70020) and 5 lb. bags of "Hormel Natural Choice 100% Natural No Preservatives Fully Cooked Roasted Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat Natural Smoke Flavor Added" (Lot code 100416, Case code 702113). These cases bear establishment number P-6010T inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were shipped to food service locations nationwide and should not be in consumers' possession. No other Hormel products are impacted. The issue was discovered on November 14, 2016, after a food service customer complained that the product appeared to be undercooked. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse health effects or illnesses due to consumption of these products. Consumers with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
National Steak and Poultry Recalls Food Service Ready-To-Eat Chicken That May Be Undercooked
Brand
National Steak Processors (2024), LLC.
Manufacturer
National Steak Processors (2024), LLC.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Poultry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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