Foster Farms Chicken Patties Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 27, 2017

Summary

Foster Poultry Farms is recalling approximately 131,880 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties because they may contain pieces of clear, soft plastic from the packaging materials. The recall includes 5-lb. bags of Foster Farms Chicken Patties Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat with a 'Best By' date of 02/15/18. The company received three consumer complaints about foreign material in the product, though no injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed.

Risk

The chicken patties may contain sharp or soft pieces of clear plastic. Consuming these foreign materials poses a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract.

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the packaging for 5-lb. bags of 'FOSTER FARMS Chicken Patties BREADED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES WITH RIB MEAT' containing 20 pieces.
Check the back of the bag for the 'Best By' date of 02/15/18 and the establishment number P-33901 located inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Verify the UPC code 075278942345 on the bag or 10075278942342 on the case label.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you have questions for the manufacturer, call Foster Farms Consumer Affairs at 800-338-8051 or contact Lorna Bush at (415) 326-3199.
For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Foster Farms Chicken Patties Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat (5-lb.)

Variants: 20 Count

Item Code:

300426

Serial Numbers:

3*7046**

UPC Codes:

075278942345

10075278942342

Establishment #: P-33901

Date Ranges: Best By 02/15/18

Produced on February 15, 2017.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall ID: 041-2017

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Case Farms, Processing

Sold By: Distribution centers

Units Affected: 3,870 pounds

Distributed To: Alaska, Arizona, California, Utah, Washington

Classification: Class II

Company Contact: Consumer Affairs 800-338-8051 , Lorna Bush (415) 326-3199

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the packaging for 5-lb. bags of 'FOSTER FARMS Chicken Patties BREADED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES WITH RIB MEAT' containing 20 pieces.

Check the back of the bag for the 'Best By' date of 02/15/18 and the establishment number P-33901 located inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Verify the UPC code 075278942345 on the bag or 10075278942342 on the case label.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you have questions for the manufacturer, call Foster Farms Consumer Affairs at 800-338-8051 or contact Lorna Bush at (415) 326-3199.

For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.