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| Georgia Firm Recalls
Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Due To Misbranding And Undeclared
Wheat
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| Recall Release |
CLASS I RECALL
HEALTH RISK: HIGH
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| FSIS-RC-003-2013 |
Congressional and Public Affairs
Catherine Cochran
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, Jan 18, 2013 –King’s Delight,
a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately
1,572 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets labeled as gluten-free
because they contain wheat, a known allergen that is not
declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food
Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The product subject to recall include: [Labels]
- 8-oz.
cartons of “APPLEGATE® Naturals Gluten-Free Chicken
Nuggets.”
The establishment number “P-2617” can be found printed on the
side of each carton. The products were packaged on Sept. 19,
2012. The lot number “210864” and the best before date
“08/28/13” are printed on each carton’s side panel. The UPC code
“25317-00556” is printed on the back of each carton. The
products were distributed to retail stores in Indiana, Maryland,
Oregon and Washington. Consumers who purchased these products
should return them to the store for a full refund.
The firm notified FSIS of the problem after a consumer familiar
with the product noted a color difference. Upon investigation,
it was determined that chicken nuggets containing wheat were
mislabeled on Sept. 19, 2012. FSIS and the company have received
no reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of
this product. Anyone concerned about an illness or adverse
reaction should contact a physician.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure
that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no
longer available to consumers. When available, the retail
distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at
www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.
Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact
Gerry Clarkson, Applegate Consumer Affairs Specialist, at (800)
587-5858. Media with questions regarding the recall should
contact Joe Forsthoffer at (410) 251-0363.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours
a day at www.AskKaren.gov
or via smartphone at
m.askkaren.gov. "Ask Karen" live chat services are available
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. 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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
For information on how to report a problem with a meat, poultry
or processed egg product to FSIS at any time, visit
www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/
Problems_With_Food_Products.
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Last Modified:
January 24, 2013 |
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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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