In all seriousness, though, this is a serious issue. Perdue is a major food company, and their products are eaten by millions of people every day. If there is a problem with their products, it could have a major impact on public health.
Perdue has recalled about 363K pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products over Listeria concerns. The recall includes frozen, fully cooked crispy chicken breast strips and patties that were produced and shipped nationwide between Dec. 12, 2020 and March 16, 2021.
The affected products have the establishment number “P-33901” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The following is a list of the specific products that are included in the recall:
• 22-oz. bag of Perdue Simply Smart Organics Gluten Free Chicken Breast Strips
• 13-oz. box of Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets
• 12-oz. bag of Perdue Harvestland Breaded Chicken Breast Strips
• 20-oz. bag of Perdue Simply Smart Breaded Chicken Breast Strips
• 27-oz. bag of Perdue Simply Smart Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets
If you have any of these products in your freezer, you should throw them away immediately. Do not eat them.
Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of Listeria infection include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
If you think you may have become ill from eating contaminated chicken, you should see a doctor immediately.
Perdue is urging consumers to check their freezers for the recalled products and to throw them away if they have them. The company is also working with retailers to remove the products from store shelves.
If you have any questions about the recall, you can call Perdue at 1-800-422-7373.
Here are some tips to help you avoid Listeria infection: