The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising consumers that Perdue Foods LLC is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products that could be contaminated with plastic material.
The chicken nugget products were produced for Applegate Farms.
The problem was discovered when consumers complained of small, solid, clear plastic inside the Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets.
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There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
The Recall
The recall is for 8-oz boxed packages which contain approximately 18 pieces of "Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets" with a best before date of 9-27-2016. The products were produced on September 28, 2015.
The products have the establishment number "P-2617" inside the USDA mark inspection. The items were shipped to retail distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.