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| Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Breasts That May Contain Pieces Of Metal
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-034-2004 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
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| Editors Note:
This page was updated on Aug. 27, 2004 to clarify that only two product codes are involved in the recall. The products subject to recall will bear one of the following UPC codes: "3100010491" and "3100010467." |
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Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113; FAX: (202) 690-0460
Matt Baun
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2004 -- ConAgra Foods, a Macon, Mo., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 85,600
pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken breast strips that may contain pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The products being recalled are:
- 28 oz. packages of "NEW, Banquet, CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat, ORIGINAL." Each product bears the "Best if used by" date of either "JUL 20 2005" or "JUL 27 2005." Each package bears the establishment code "P-107."
- 28 oz. packages of "MADE WITH CHICKEN BREAST with Rib Meat, Banquet, CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, ORIGINAL." Each product bears the "Best if used by" date of "JUL 20 2005" or "JUL 21 2005." Each package bears the establishment code "P-107."
The products were packaged on July 20, 21 and 27, 2004, and were distributed to retail stores nationwide.
The problem was discovered after FSIS and the company received consumer complaints. There have been no reports
of injury.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact company's consumer information line at 1-800-414-7500.
Media with questions about the recall may contact Tania Graves, company communications director, at (402) 595-6258.
Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at l-800-535-4555. The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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USDA Recall Classifications
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| Class I |
This is a health hazard situation
where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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| Class II |
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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| Class III |
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
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