Perdue frozen chicken products under recall

Perdue Foods LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products, that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The items were produced March 23.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages, containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS,” with Best If Used By date of “03 23 25,” represented on the back of the package.

• 29-oz. (1.81-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages, containing “PERDUE CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS, with Best If Used By date of “03 23 25,” represented on the back of the package.

• 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed packages, containing “BUTCHERBOX Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets,” with Best If Used By date of “03 23 25,” represented on the back of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-33944” on the back of the package. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and sold online directly to consumers.

The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints about metal wire embedded in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.