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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Perdue and ButcherBox Frozen Chicken Recalled for Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 16, 2024
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Summary

Perdue Foods LLC is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders under the Perdue and ButcherBox brands. The products may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal wire fragments embedded in the chicken. The recall was initiated after consumers reported finding metal in the product; however, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions.

Risk

The chicken may contain thin metal wire fragments. Consuming these products poses a risk of choking or dental and internal injuries if the sharp metal is ingested.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for the affected products: Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets (22-oz), Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders (29-oz), or ButcherBox Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets (22-oz).
  2. Look for the establishment number 'P-33944' on the back of the package and a 'Best If Used By' date of '03 23 25'.
  3. Verify the UPC barcodes on the packaging: 0-72745-80656-8 (Simply Smart Nuggets), 0-72745-80431-1 (Tenders), or 0-72745-80648-3 (ButcherBox).
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer at 1-866-866-3703 for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions, call the USDA Meat and 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: PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS (22-oz.)
Variants: Gluten Free
Item Code:
84656
UPC Codes:
072745806568
Establishment #: P-33944
Date Ranges: Best If Used By: 03 23 25

Vacuum-sealed plastic packages.

Product: PERDUE CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS (29-oz.)
Item Code:
82431
UPC Codes:
072745804311
Establishment #: P-33944
Date Ranges: Best If Used By: 03 23 25

Vacuum-sealed plastic packages.

Product: BUTCHERBOX Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets (22-oz.)
Variants: Gluten Free
Item Code:
80648
UPC Codes:
072745806483
Establishment #: P-33944
Date Ranges: Best If Used By: 03 23 25

Vacuum-sealed packages.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 024-2024
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Perdue Foods LLC
Sold By: Retail locations nationwide; Online
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 26,243 lbs
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Perdue Foods Perdue Consumer Care 1-866-866-3703 , Perdue Foods Andrea Staub 443-493-3522 andrea.staub@perdue.com
Agency Last Updated: August 16, 2024

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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