Conagra Brands has recalled more than 245,000 pounds of frozen Banquet chicken strips entrees that may be contaminated with plastic pieces, after a consumer reported suffering oral injuries, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
These products carry the establishment number “EST. P-9” on the side of the carton. FSIS said they were recalled over possible contamination with “extraneous materials,” specifically “pieces of plastic.”
“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. 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,” it stated.
FSIS said the problem was discovered after Conagra received a consumer complaint of plastic in the chicken strip portion of the product. The consumer reportedly sustained an oral injury.
“FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider,” the department stated.
Almost 2.6 Million Pounds of Meat Products Recalled
Earlier this year, Conagra recalled roughly 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat and poultry products after U.S. authorities deemed them a potential health risk due to likely contamination.FSIS stated that Conagra issued the recall over a packaging defect found in products, which can result in the items getting contaminated. No outward signs of contamination might be visible.
“The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS after observing spoiled and/or leaking cans from multiple production dates at the establishment’s warehouse,” the alert said.
“Subsequent investigation by the establishment determined that the cans subject to recall may have been damaged in a manner that is not readily apparent to consumers, which may allow foodborne pathogens to enter the cans.”
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions resulting from consumption have been received. The alert asked people concerned about illness or injury caused by consuming the items to contact a health care provider.
