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Recall Notification Report 034-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Frozen, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Packaged July 20, 21 and 27, 2004. The products being recalled are:
  • 28 oz. packages of "NEW, Banquet, CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, Breaded Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat, ORIGINAL." Each product bears the "Best if used by" date of either "JUL 20 2005" or "JUL 27 2005." Each package bears the establishment code "P-107."
  • 28 oz. packages of "MADE WITH CHICKEN BREAST with Rib Meat, Banquet, CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS, ORIGINAL." Each product bears the "Best if used by" date of "JUL 20 2005" or "JUL 21 2005." Each package bears the establishment code "P-107."

Note: This report was updated on Aug. 27, 2004 to clarify that only two product codes are involved in the recall. The products subject to recall will bear one of the following UPC codes: "3100010491" and "3100010467."

Problem/Reason for Recall:
This product may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered after FSIS and the company received consumer complaints. There have been no reports of injury.

Federal Establishment:
00107 P
ConAgra Foods
204 Vine Street
Macon, MO 63552

Consumer Contact:
Company's Consumer Information Line at 1-800-414-7500

Media Contact:
Tania Graves, Communications Director, (402) 595-6258

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 85,600 pounds

Distribution:
Nationwide

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
Missouri Firm Recalls Chicken Breasts That May Contain Pieces Of Metal

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will follow up in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (785) 841-5600
  • Recall Management Staff: (202) 690-6389
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
August 26, 2004

Recall Case Number:
034-2004

 

 

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