Nearly 60,000 pounds of nuggets recalled

Kelly Tyko
USA TODAYPublished 2:44 PM EDT Jun 28, 2020Nearly 60,000 pounds of chicken breast nuggets are being recalled because they “may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically flexible rubber material,” the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday.Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, of Waco, Texas, is recalling 4-pound bags of “Pilgrim’s Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Nuggets” that were produced May 6 and distributed to stores in four states, according to a news release.The frozen ready-to-eat nuggets have a “Best-By date” of May 6, 2021 and lot code of 0127 and establishment number “P-20728” printed on the retail package. The items were shipped to stores in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas.         Save better, spend better:  Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up here”The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint reporting rubber pieces in the chicken breast nuggets product,” the release states.According to the release, there have been “no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products” and advises anyone concerned about injuries or illness to contact a healthcare provider.More salads recalled amid outbreak: Salads recalled from Walmart, Aldi, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle may be linked to growing Cyclospora outbreakFacebook advertising boycott list: Companies halting ads include Unilever, Coca-Cola, Verizon, Ben & Jerry’s”Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the USDA said. “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”For questions about the recall, consumers can contact Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation at 800-321-1470.Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko


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