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| Virginia Firm Recalls Chicken
Products due to Undeclared Allergen |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-003-2008 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, Jan 26, 2008 - Perdue
Farms, Inc., an Accomac, Va., establishment, is
recalling approximately 24,710 pounds of boneless,
skinless chicken breast products because they may
contain an undeclared allergen. The products contain an
Italian seasoning which includes milk, a known allergen,
which is not declared on the label.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
- 28.8-ounce packages of “PERDUE Perfect Portions,
6 Individually Wrapped Boneless Skinless Chicken
Breasts.” Each package bears the establishment
number “EST. P-7903” inside the USDA mark of
inspection as well as the UPC code “72745-06819.”
Each package also bears a “Sell-by or Freeze-By”
date of “FEB 02,” “FEB 03,” “FEB 04,” “FEB 05” or
“FEB 06.”
The chicken products were produced on Jan.19, 2008, and
were distributed to retail establishments in
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has
received no reports of illness due to consumption of
these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic
reaction should contact a physician.
Media with questions about the recall should contact
company Vice President of Corporate Communication Julie
DeYoung at (410) 543-3166. Consumers with questions
about the recall should contact the Perdue Consumer
Relations hotline at (800) 473-7383.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen,"
the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov.
The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English
and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food
safety messages are available 24 hours a day. |
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Last Modified: January 26,
2008 |
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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