Perdue Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken Products

Perdue Foods LLC has issued a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken breast nuggets and tenders due to possible metal contamination, following consumer complaints about metal wire found in the products. The affected items, produced on March 23, 2024, include 'PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS', 'PERDUE CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS', and 'BUTCHERBOX Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets'. All recalled products bear the establishment number 'P-33944' and have a Best If Used By date of '03 23 25'. While there are no confirmed reports of illnesses linked to the contamination, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has advised consumers to discard or return the products. Customers with questions about the recall can contact Perdue Consumer Care or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline for assistance. The recall is part of a broader trend this month, which has seen multiple food products recalled for various safety concerns.