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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Impossible Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets Recalled for Wood Fragments

Agency Publication Date: April 10, 2023
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Summary

Impossible Foods Inc has recalled 128,029 cases (total) of Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants and Wild Nuggies because the products may contain wood fragments. The recall affects several retail package sizes and bulk 10-pound bags used by food service providers. These products were distributed to retailers and food service locations across the United States.

Risk

The presence of wood fragments in the nuggets poses a choking hazard and a risk of physical injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants (13.5 oz and 32 oz), Wild Nuggies (13.5 oz), and 10 lb food service bags with Best By dates ranging from 13 JAN 2024 to 16 FEB 2024.
  2. Identify affected products by looking for lot codes between OFA 22 293 xx and OFA 22 327 xx. Retail packages will have UPC codes 816697020395, 816697020425, or 816697021149.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Impossible Foods Inc for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Impossible Wild Nuggies Made From Plants (13.5 oz)
Variants: Plant-Based, Wild Nuggies
UPC Codes:
816697020395
Lot Numbers:
OFA 22 293 xx to OFA 22 327 xx (Best By 13 JAN 2024 to 16 FEB 2024)

Distributed by Impossible Foods, Inc., Redwood City, CA 94063.

Product: Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants (32 oz)
Variants: Plant-Based
UPC Codes:
816697020425
Lot Numbers:
OFA 22 293 xx to OFA 22 327 xx (Best By 13 JAN 2024 to 16 FEB 2024)

Distributed by Impossible Foods, Inc., Redwood City, CA 94063.

Product: Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants (13.5 oz)
Variants: Plant-Based
UPC Codes:
816697021149
Lot Numbers:
OFA 22 293 xx to OFA 22 327 xx (Best By 13 JAN 2024 to 16 FEB 2024)

Distributed by Impossible Foods, Inc., Redwood City, CA 94063.

Product: Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants, 2x5 lb Bags (10 lb total)
Variants: Plant-Based, Food Service
Item Code:
60-00031
Lot Numbers:
OFA 22 293 xx to OFA 22 327 xx (Best By 13 JAN 2024 to 16 FEB 2024)

Not for retail sale. Distributed by Impossible Foods, Inc., Redwood City, CA 94063.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91887
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Impossible Foods Inc
Sold By: Retailers nationwide; Food service providers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (128,029 cases (total))
Distributed To: Nationwide

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