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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Nugget Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 12, 2014
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Summary

Perdue is recalling approximately 15,306 pounds of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets due to the possible presence of small plastic fragments. This recall affects 8-ounce frozen boxes of nuggets shipped to retailers nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with small pieces of plastic, which poses a physical choking hazard or a risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if consumed. While no injuries have been reported, the contamination was discovered following several consumer complaints.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 8-ounce boxes of 'APPLEGATE naturals CHICKEN NUGGETS' to see if they are affected.
  2. Verify the packaging for establishment number 'P2617' (located inside the USDA Mark of Inspection) and a 'BEST BEFORE' date of '02/05/15'.
  3. Do not consume the nuggets; return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  4. If you have questions, contact Gerry Clarkson, Applegate Consumer Relations Specialist, at 800-587-5858.
  5. For general food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund for recalled product.

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

Affected Products

Product: APPLEGATE naturals CHICKEN NUGGETS (8-oz.)
Item Code:
P2617
UPC Codes:
024317105552
Date Ranges: BEST BEFORE 02/05/15, Sell by Feb. 5, 2015

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 052-2014
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Gold Creek Foods, LLC
Units Affected: 1,093 pounds
Classification: Class II
Company Contact: Michelle Kijek (312) 952-0220 mkijek@foodminds.com

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response