Perdue Farms Recalls 160,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken: Metal Contamination Alert
Staff Editor Perdue Farms Recalls Over 160,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken Products
Perdue Farms, the poultry giant founded by the late Frank Perdue, has announced a significant recall of its frozen chicken products due to potential contamination. The company is recalling more than 160,000 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken, including nuggets, tenders, and breasts, after consumers reported finding thin metal wires inside the products.
Jeff Shaw, Perdue’s senior vice president of food safety, stated that the recall was initiated “out of an abundance of caution.” The company believes the metal objects entered the products through the manufacturing line. As of now, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the contamination.
The affected products include Perdue Simply Smart Organic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Perdue Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders, and Butcher Box Organic Free Fully Frozen-Cooked Breast Chicken Nuggets. All recalled items have an expiration date of March 23, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that Perdue notified the Food Safety Inspection Service after receiving consumer complaints about the metal wire. The USDA has expressed concern that some of the contaminated products may still be in consumers’ freezers.
Consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised not to consume them. The USDA recommends either discarding the items or returning them to the place of purchase.
This recall serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in food safety and the importance of swift action by manufacturers to protect consumer health. As the investigation continues, Perdue Farms and regulatory authorities will likely work to prevent similar incidents in the future.
