Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Chicken Products Produced Without Benefit Of Inspection
USDA-FSIS · January 5, 2016 · Class I
- Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Chicken Products Produced Without Benefit Of Inspection - posted by USDA-FSIS, Class I.
- Reason: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.
- Quantity involved: 0 pounds.
- Distribution: Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- USDA-FSIS
- Posted
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Closed Recall
- Recalling firm
- Wegmans Food Markets
- Source ID
- 003-2016
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Official summary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2016 Wegmans Food Markets Inc., a Rochester, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,125 pounds of chicken products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The chicken items were produced on Jan. 3, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
Approximately 1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing Wegmans Italian Flavored Chicken Breast Cutlet with a use-by date of 1/24/2016.
Approximately 1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing Wegmans Brown Sugar Barbecue Seasoned Chicken Breast Cutlet with a use-by date of 1/15/2016.
3-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing Wegmans Garlic & Fennel Whole Chicken Roaster with a use-by date of 1/13/2016.
1-lb. vacuum-sealed packages containing Wokery Sherry Chicken 27482 with use-by date of 1/13/2016.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. or P-7567 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution and retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during a review of establishment records. The inspector found that the establishment changed their production schedule, producing these products outside the approved hours of operation.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and 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/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department at 1-(800)-934-6267, ext. 4760. Media with questions can contact Jo Natale, Vice President of Media Relations, at 585-429-3627.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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