URGENT! Banquet Chicken Strips Recalled
If you’ve purchased chicken, then don’t miss this recall! Frozen chicken strips produced this year are subject to a nationwide recall. They could still be in your freezer, so take note and then go look!
The USDA announced a new recall you should be aware of regarding Banquet chicken.
What is a Recall?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States are the departments responsible for investigating potential problems with food safety. Of course, from their investigations, they may issue warnings to the public. In other words, a Recall by the FDA or CDC means that the product in question is not safe for the specified reason. Additionally, guidelines and instructions are given for each recall, based on the specific threat at hand. For example, they may warn that consumers should not consume the product. Or, they may suggest that the company responsible is willing to refund the purchase price.
Why is There a Recall?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2023 – Conagra Brands, Inc, a Marshall, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The frozen chicken strips entrees were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:
- 8.9-oz. carton containing one entree of “BANQUET CHICKEN STRIPS MEAL” with best if used by “DEC 11 2024,” “JAN 01 2025,” or “JAN 07 2025” and lot numbers 5009317120, 5009319220, or 5009319820 located on the side of the carton.
What is the problem?
Basically, some foreign contaminate (plastic) got into the food which shouldn’t be there.
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.
FSIS is concerned that some product 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.
Which Product(s) are Included in this Recall?
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-9” printed on the side of the carton. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and were also sold online.
Where Was the Recalled Product Sold?
This product is sold at major retailers, nationwide.
What Should You Do?
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.
Don’t miss another freebie! Get Instant Freebie Alerts here! Find the Newest Freebies posts here! Then, JOIN all of our FB Groups!
Source: FSIS
