Empire Kosher Poultry Inc. Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

Recall date

November 9, 2017

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

119-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2017 Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc., a Mifflintown, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,839 pounds of raw poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw chicken breast products were produced and packaged on Nov. 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 4 to5.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless with case code 46375 and Sell By date 11/14/17. 1 to1.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless with case code 7488 and Sell By date 11/16/17. 2.5-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless with case code 7598 and Sell By date11/16/17. 1 to1.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless with case code 92615 and Sell By date 11/17/17. 1 to 1.25 lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless with case code 7888 and Sell By date 11/16/17. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-1015 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered on November 2, 2017 by an establishment employee who observed metal foreign material in a chicken breast while performing routine duties. The establishment took corrective actions to recover products before reaching commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS has received no reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who h…