Suzanna's Kitchen, Inc., Recalls Poultry Products due to an Unapproved Substance

Recall date

October 26, 2018

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

105-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Suzanna's Kitchen Inc.

Why it was recalled

Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

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

What was recalled

EDITORS NOTE: Details of this recall were updated Oct. 30, 2018 to reflect increased poundage produced. WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2018 Suzannas Kitchen, Inc., a Peachtree Corners, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,408 pounds of grilled chicken products due to an unapproved substance, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains concentrations of thallium. The ready-to-eat (RTE) grilled chicken strip items were produced on June 20, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF only)] 8-oz. boxed packages of NATURE RAISED Farms organic GLUTEN FREE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS with a Use By date of June 20, 2019 and a lot number of 1718SUZ01. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 1381 on the side panel of the box. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services tested retail packages of Nature Raised Farms Organic Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Strips produced by Suzannas Kitchen, Inc. and found concentrations of thallium in the product. The concentration levels do not present an immediate health hazard; however, FSIS is recommending this Class II recall out of an abundance of caution because prolonged ingestion of contaminated product in sensitive populations could cause some health effects. FSIS is working with the involved parties to identify the source of the contamination and prevent any further product from going into commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely cond…