A Pilgrim’s Pride Food Safety Recall Alert Has Been Issued:
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a firm with establishments in Mount Pleasant, TX and Waco, TX is recalling approximately 11,240 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 10 lb. boxes containing 2 5-lb bags of Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded White Chicken Nuggets Shaped Patties
- 30 lb. boxes containing 6 5-lb bags of Pilgrims Pride Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet with Rib Meat
According to the FDA:
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
For more information on the food safety recall, read the Department of Human Health and Services Recall Alert: Texas Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Contamination.
To report that a food is contaminated or has made you or someone that you know sick submit a food safety problem or complaint to the government at foodsafety.gov.
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