Conagra recalls 245K+ lbs of frozen chicken strips due to customer injury.
Conagra Brands Recalls Frozen Chicken Strips
American consumer packaged goods company Conagra Brands has issued a recall for over 245,000 pounds of frozen Banquet chicken strips entrees. The recall comes after a consumer reported suffering oral injuries from the product, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
In a statement on Sept. 2, FSIS announced that Conagra is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen Banquet chicken strip entree meals produced on June 20, July 11, and July 17 this year.
These products can be identified by the establishment number “EST. P-9” on the side of the carton. The recall was initiated due to possible contamination with “extraneous materials,” specifically ”pieces of plastic.”
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“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,” FSIS advised.
The issue was brought to light when Conagra received a consumer complaint regarding plastic found in the chicken strip portion of the product. The consumer suffered an oral injury as a result.
“FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider,” the department stated.
On the same day, FSIS also announced that Hillshire Brands Company recalled 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with bone fragments. These items were distributed to retail stores in California, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. A consumer reported an oral injury after consuming this product.
Over 2.6 Million Pounds of Meat Products Recalled
Earlier this year, Conagra recalled approximately 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to potential health risks associated with contamination.
FSIS stated that the recall was initiated because of a packaging defect that could lead to contamination. The contamination may not be visibly apparent in the products.
“The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS after observing spoiled and/or leaking cans from multiple production dates at the establishment’s warehouse,” FSIS explained.
“Subsequent investigation by the establishment determined that the cans subject to recall may have been damaged in a manner that is not readily apparent to consumers, which may allow foodborne pathogens to enter the cans,” it added.
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions resulting from consumption have been received. If you have concerns about illness or injury caused by consuming these items, please contact a healthcare provider.
“The biggest risk of cans that are bulging, leaking, or badly dented is that the food could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which you can’t see or taste. The toxin it produces can be deadly even in very small amounts,” said James.
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