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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Willow Tree Chicken Salad and Dip Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 24, 2021
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Summary

Willow Tree Poultry Farm is recalling approximately 52,022 pounds of various ready-to-eat chicken salads and dip products because they may contain pieces of hard white plastic. The products were produced between August 10 and August 13, 2021, and were distributed across several Northeastern states. This recall was initiated after a consumer complained about finding foreign material in the product.

Risk

The products may contain hard white plastic fragments, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if consumed. No injuries or adverse reactions have been confirmed to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for Willow Tree brand chicken salad or dip products with 'EST. P-8827' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Verify if your product is affected by checking the 'sell by' dates, which include September 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, 2021, depending on the specific variety and size. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Stop using the recalled product. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions for the manufacturer, contact Alex Cekala, General Manager, at acekala@willowtreefarm.com or (508) 951-8351.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

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: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Caesar Chicken Dip (5-lb)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/03/2021
Sell by 09/06/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827

Produced between August 10-13, 2021.

Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Buffalo Chicken Dip (5-lb)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/03/2021
Sell by 09/05/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Buffalo Chicken Dip (12-oz)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/03/2021
Sell by 09/05/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Buffalo Chicken Salad (5-lb)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/07/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Buffalo Chicken Salad (15-oz)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/07/2021
Sell by 09/09/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad (15-oz)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/08/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Classic Chicken Salad (15-oz)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/07/2021
Sell by 09/08/2021
Sell by 09/09/2021
Sell by 09/10/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Classic Chicken Salad (7.5-oz)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/07/2021
Sell by 09/09/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827
Product: Willow Tree Premium White Meat Classic Chicken Salad (10-lb)
Lot Numbers:
Sell by 09/08/2021
Establishment #: EST. P-8827

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 029-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: WILLOW TREE POULTRY FARM, INC.
Sold By: wholesale locations; retail locations
Units Affected: 152 pounds
Distributed To: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: President, Willow Tree Poultry Farm Walter Cekala wcekala@willowtreefarm.com
Agency Last Updated: August 24, 2021

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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.

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