Perdue chicken recalls




If you're a fan of Perdue chicken, you may want to check your fridge. The company has recently recalled over 14,000 pounds of raw chicken products due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
The recalled products include:
  • Perdue Ready-to-Cook Frozen Whole Chickens
  • Perdue Ready-to-Cook Frozen Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets
  • Perdue Ready-to-Cook Frozen Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders
  • Perdue Ready-to-Cook Frozen Chicken Breast Strips
  • Perdue Ready-to-Cook Frozen Chicken Tenders
The products were produced between June 20 and July 22, 2023, and have the establishment number P-33944 on the packaging.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps. In some cases, Salmonella food poisoning can be serious and even life-threatening.
If you have any of the recalled products, you should not eat them. You can return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund.
Perdue is working with the USDA to investigate the source of the contamination. The company has also taken steps to prevent further contamination, including suspending production at the plant where the recalled products were produced.
If you have any questions about the recall, you can contact Perdue at 1-800-473-7383.
In the meantime, here are some tips to help you avoid Salmonella food poisoning:
  • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Do not cross-contaminate raw chicken with other foods.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken.
  • Store chicken in the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
By following these tips, you can help reduce your risk of Salmonella food poisoning.