Perdue Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken Products

Perdue Foods is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders due to reports of metal wire contamination. The affected products include Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets, and Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, all with a 'best if used by' date of March 23, 2025, and establishment number 'P-33944'. The recall was initiated after customers found metal wire in the products, although no injuries have been reported. Consumers are advised to dispose of or return the products for a full refund by contacting Perdue at 866-866-3703. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding foreign object contamination in food products, which is a leading cause of recalls in the U.S. The products were sold nationwide and directly online, prompting the USDA to issue a warning to consumers.