In a significant public health notice, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has sounded the alarm regarding Wegmans frozen chicken nuggets. These products, which were available for purchase in eight states—Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia—and Washington, D.C., have been flagged due to potential bone fragment contamination.
While the affected items have been removed from store shelves, the USDA has cautioned consumers that there is a possibility that some households may still have the problematic chicken nuggets stashed away in their freezers.
Details of the Affected Product
The product in question is the Wegmans Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, packaged in 46-ounce containers. It can be identified by the UPC Code 0-77890-25210-9. The production date for these nuggets was August 26, 2024, and the “Best-By Date” is August 26, 2025, which is clearly printed near the barcode. Additionally, the product bears the USDA Mark with the establishment number “P-33944”.
Sales Locations
These potentially contaminated chicken nuggets were sold at Wegmans stores situated in the aforementioned eight states and the nation’s capital.
Consumer Guidance
The USDA strongly advises against consuming the recalled chicken nuggets. Instead, consumers are urged to either discard them immediately or return them to the nearest Wegmans store to obtain a refund. As of now, no injuries related to this contamination issue have been reported. However, the presence of bone fragments within the chicken nuggets presents a serious choking hazard, warranting immediate action from consumers.
For any questions or further information regarding this public health alert, individuals can contact Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663. The helpline is operational from 8 AM to 7 PM ET on weekdays and from 8 AM to 5 PM ET on weekends.
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