Georgia Firm Recalls 68,000 Pounds Chicken Over Potential Wood Contamination

FSIS said the chicken nuggets “may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically wood.”

The recall affects 22-oz. plastic bag packages of frozen “Perdue SimplySmart Organics Breaded Chick Breast Nuggets Gluten Free” with a “Best By” date of 10/25/19 and a UPC Bar Code of 72745-80656 on the label. The nuggets were produced on Oct. 25 and distributed across the U.S.

The recall was prompted by 3 customer complaints of wood in their chicken nuggets.

To date, no injuries or other adverse events have been associated with the recall, FSIS said.

Source: FOX 8