Pilgrim’s Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. is voluntarily recalling two products from foodservice distributors due to potential contamination from Listeria monocytogenes.
Neither product involved in the recall was shipped directly to grocery stores.
The first product being recalled is 390 pounds of Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat distributed through a foodservice distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, in 30-pound cases. It carries the item code 4250, a code date of 1180 and a use-by date of December 26, 2011. The recalled item was produced in the Pilgrim’s plant in Waco, Texas.
The recall also involves 10,850 pounds of Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded White Chicken Nuggets Shaped Patties from foodservice distributors in Long Valley, N.J.; San Antonio; and El Paso, Texas, in 10-pound cases. The recalled product carries the item code 93804 and a code date of 1147. It was produced in the Pilgrim's plant in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Pilgrim’s is not aware of any illnesses or adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Consumers or distributors with questions regarding the recall may contact Pilgrim’s toll-free at (800) 321-1470.