West Liberty Foods Recalls Grilled Chicken Breast Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 23, 2015

Summary

West Liberty Foods is recalling approximately 34,075 pounds of Subway Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Patty with Rib Meat, sold in 25-lb. cardboard boxes containing 5-5lb plastic bags. These products were produced on February 4, 2015, and shipped to distributors in Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Utah, and Texas. The recall was initiated after consumers reported finding small pieces of white plastic inside the chicken patties.

Risk

The product may contain pieces of white plastic, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if consumed. No adverse reactions have been reported to date, but consumers are advised to contact a healthcare provider if they suspect an injury.

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for establishment number EST. 34349 or P-34349 inside the USDA mark of inspection to confirm if it is part of the recall.
Identify the affected product: SUBWAY FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PATTY WITH RIB MEAT in 25-lb. boxes (containing five 5lb bags) produced on February 4, 2015.
If you possess the recalled chicken, do not serve or consume it; the company has already begun contacting impacted restaurants to remove the product from the supply chain.
Consumers with questions can contact Renee Miller, Sales Support Manager, at (319) 627-6114.
Media inquiries should be directed to Dan Waters, VP and General Counsel, at (515) 224-6199.
For additional food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: SUBWAY FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PATTY WITH RIB MEAT (25-lb. cardboard boxes containing 5-5lb plastic bags)

Item Code:

EST. 34349

P-34349

Date Ranges: Produced on February 4, 2015

Additional Information

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

Recall ID: 067-2015

Status: Active

Manufacturer: West Liberty Foods LLC

Units Affected: 19,838 pounds

Distributed To: Illinois, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah

Classification: Class I

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for establishment number EST. 34349 or P-34349 inside the USDA mark of inspection to confirm if it is part of the recall.

Identify the affected product: SUBWAY FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PATTY WITH RIB MEAT in 25-lb. boxes (containing five 5lb bags) produced on February 4, 2015.

If you possess the recalled chicken, do not serve or consume it; the company has already begun contacting impacted restaurants to remove the product from the supply chain.

Consumers with questions can contact Renee Miller, Sales Support Manager, at (319) 627-6114.

Media inquiries should be directed to Dan Waters, VP and General Counsel, at (515) 224-6199.

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