Empire Kosher Poultry
Inc. Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2017
– Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc., a Mifflintown, Pa. establishment, is recalling
approximately 10,839 pounds of raw poultry products that may be contaminated
with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The raw chicken breast
products were produced and packaged on Nov. 2, 2017. The following products are
subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)]
• 4 to5.25-lbs. tray packages containing
chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless &
Skinless” with case code 46375 and “Sell By” date 11/14/17.
• 1 to1.25-lbs. tray packages containing
chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless &
Skinless” with case code 7488 and “Sell By” date 11/16/17.
• 2.5-lbs. tray packages containing chicken
breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless &
Skinless” with case code 7598 and “Sell By” date11/16/17.
• 1 to1.25-lbs. tray packages containing
chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless &
Skinless” with case code 92615 and “Sell By” date 11/17/17.
• 1 to 1.25 –lbs. tray packages containing
chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless &
Skinless” with case code 7888 and “Sell By” date 11/16/17.
The products subject to
recall bear establishment number “P-1015” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was
discovered on November 2, 2017 by an establishment employee who observed metal
foreign material in a chicken breast while performing routine duties. The
establishment took corrective actions to recover products before reaching
commerce.
There have been no
confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
FSIS has received no reports of injury or illness 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.
FSIS routinely conducts
recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of
the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no
longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s)
will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls .
Consumers with questions
about the recall can contact the Empire Kosher toll free line at (800)
570-5718.