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| Texas Firm Recalls Frozen Poultry Products Due To Undeclared Allergens |
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL |
| FSIS-RC-032-2009 |
HEALTH RISK: HIGH |
Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Peggy Riek
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2009 - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., a Mount Pleasant, Texas, establishment,
is recalling approximately 608,188 pounds of frozen poultry products because they may contain the
undeclared allergens milk, soy, and wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Milk, soy, and wheat are known potential allergens that
are not declared on the label.
The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
- 32-ounce bags of "Kroger, FULLY COOKED, BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN WING SECTIONS COATED WITH SAUCE."
Each printed plastic bag bears an embossed establishment number "P7091A," "P13477" or "P13485A" near the zip
seal on the packages as well as the USDA mark of inspection. Each bag also bears the "Best By" date of
"JUL 25, 2009" through "JUN 8, 2010", a UPC code "0 11110 97158 6," and Julian dates of "8207" to "9159."
The frozen poultry products were produced on July 25, 2008, through June 8, 2009, and were shipped to
Kroger® retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered by the company. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of
this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
Media with question about the recall should contact company Director of Corporate Communications
Ray Atkinson at (903) 434-1811. Consumers with questions should contact Kroger® Consumer Relations at
(800) 632-6900.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available
24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) 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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Product Labels
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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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