ConAgra Recalls Banquet Frozen Chicken Strips Due to Plastic Contamination

September 4, 2023 USA

Banquet Chicken Strips

WASHINGTON, September 2, 2023 – Conagra Brands, Inc., a Marshall, Mo. establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products due to potential contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, as announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Recall Details

The frozen chicken strips entrees in question were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023.

Affected Products

The affected products include:

  • 8.9-oz. carton containing one entree of “BANQUET CHICKEN STRIPS MEAL” with best if used by “DEC 11 2024,” “JAN 01 2025,” or “JAN 07 2025” and lot numbers 5009317120, 5009319220, or 5009319820, located on the side of the carton.

These recalled products bear the establishment number “EST. P-9” printed on the side of the carton. They were distributed to retail locations nationwide and sold online.

Discovery of Issue

The issue came to light when Conagra Brands received a consumer complaint reporting the presence of plastic in the chicken strip portion of the product, resulting in an oral injury associated with consumption.

No Additional Reports of Injury or Illness

As of now, FSIS has not received additional reports of injury or illness related to the consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about potential injury or illness should seek advice from a healthcare provider.

Consumer Actions

Consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised not to consume them. Instead, they should discard the affected items or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumer Contact

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Care at (800) 921-7404 or via email at consumer.care@conagra.com.

Food Safety Inquiries

For inquiries related to food safety, consumers can reach the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or engage in live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Additionally, food safety information can be found at Ask USDA or questions can be emailed to MPHotline@usda.gov. To report issues with meat, poultry, or egg products, consumers can access the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System 24/7 at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Source:https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/conagra-brands-inc–recalls-banquet-brand-frozen-chicken-strips-entree-due-possible

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