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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 5, 2016
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Summary

Perdue Foods LLC is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets sold in 8-oz. boxed packages. These nuggets, produced on September 28, 2015, were distributed to retail centers in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The recall was initiated after consumers reported finding small, solid pieces of clear plastic inside the chicken nuggets.

Risk

The product may contain extraneous plastic materials, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if consumed. While no injuries have been confirmed, the clear plastic was found inside the nuggets by multiple consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 8-oz. boxed packages of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets containing approximately 18 pieces.
  2. Verify the 'Best Before Date' of 09/27/2016 and look for the establishment number 'P-2617' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the packaging.
  3. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
  4. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
  5. If you are concerned about a potential injury or illness from consuming this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  6. For questions regarding the recall, contact Applegate Consumer Relations at 1-866-587-5858 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets (8-oz.)
Item Code:
P-2617
UPC Codes:
025317105552
Date Ranges: Best Before Date 09/27/2016

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 023-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Gold Creek Foods, LLC
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas
Classification: Class I

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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