Customers who have Perdue Foods' chicken nuggets and tenders in their freezer will want to check the produce codes: Over 167,000 pounds of these products have been recalled after some consumers reported finding metal wire in them. The recalled items include specific batches of Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets, and Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets.
Perdue and the US Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) acted after receiving customer complaints about metal wire in the products. Jeff Shaw, Perdue's senior vice president of food safety and quality, stated that they found "a very thin strand of metal wire" in some consumer packages. He added that Perdue recalled all affected products "out of an abundance of caution." So far, no injuries or adverse reactions have been reported, but FSIS still urges consumers to check their freezers.
Recalled products are identifiable by specific product codes and have a "best if used by" date of March 23, 2025, along with the establishment number "P-33944" on the packaging. These items were distributed nationwide. Customers with affected products are advised to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Perdue can be contacted at 866-866-3703 for further assistance. This recall highlights a common cause of food recalls in the US, which includes contamination by foreign objects like metal, plastics, and insects. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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