Maryland Firm Recalls Fresh, Raw Chicken Products Due To Possible Processing Flaw

Recall date

September 6, 2014

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

056-2014

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Perdue Foods, LLC

Sold / distributed

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Why it was recalled

Processing Defect

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2014 Perdue Food LLC, a Salisbury, MD establishment, is recalling approximately 720 pounds of raw, fresh chicken products because they may have experienced a processing deviation in temperature during production, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products subject to the recall include: 80-lb. cardboard boxes, containing approximately 28, 2.5-lb. ice-packed, sealed packages of iCOOKIN' GOOD WHOLE YOUNG CHICKENS” with giblets and necks. The products were produced Sept. 3, 2014 and then shipped to a New York distributor for re-sale and foodservice use in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The packages bear the establishment number iP-764” on the box. The company discovered the problem when a plant employee checking whole bird temperatures noticed variations in the product. Upon further investigation it was found that a plant worker turned the wrong water valve, using potable water instead of chill water in the system's chiller. The company notified FSIS of the incident. Product found in the firm's warehouse was destroyed. However nine cases inadvertently shipped into commerce. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Perdue Consumer Affairs at 800-4Perdue (800-473-7383). Media with questions about the recall may contact Joe Forsthoffer at (410) 341- 2556. Consumers with food safety questions can iAsk Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . iAsk Karen” live chat services are available Monday throu…