Recall Details

Perdue Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Recall Details

* **Affected products:** * Frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and tenders * Best-by dates of March 23, 2025 * Sold under the following brands: * Perdue * Simply Smart * Kroger * Aldi * **Recall date:** August 16, 2024 * **Recall reason:** Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria

Affected Products

The recalled products include: * Perdue Chicken Nuggets, 32 oz. bag (UPC: 72745-00361) * Perdue Simply Smart Chicken Nuggets, 32 oz. bag (UPC: 72745-05395) * Kroger Breaded Chicken Tenders, 40 oz. bag (UPC: 0-11897-33232-2) * Aldi Belmont Breaded Chicken Nuggets, 40 oz. bag (UPC: 0-41498-01568-7)

Health Risks of Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in people of all ages. Symptoms of Listeria infection can include: * Fever * Muscle aches * Nausea * Vomiting * Diarrhea * Serious complications, such as meningitis and sepsis, can occur in certain populations, including pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

What to Do if You Have the Recalled Products

If you have any of the recalled products, do not consume them. Return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund. Alternatively, you can discard them.

Company Statement

Perdue Foods has issued a statement apologizing for the recall and assuring customers that food safety is their top priority. They are working closely with the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate the source of the contamination and prevent future incidents. For more information about the recall, please visit the FSIS website: [link]