USDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast From Wayne Farms; Here's Why

A chicken recall issued last week has been expanded to cover over 585,000 pounds of Wayne Farms goods made in Decatur. As a result, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has advised the public not to consume the items and restaurants not to serve them until further notice.

One customer told AL.com that some of the goods seemed to be undercooked, but no severe reactions have been documented. The merchandise was delivered to stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The recall includes the following ready-to-eat chicken items manufactured between February and April 2022:

16-oz. zippered plastic packages containing "Chef's Craft Chicken Breast Fillet" and establishment number P-20214 printed next to the 3/23/2023 best by date;
9-lb. cases containing 8 packages of 6-oz "All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast" with use by dates ranging from 5/10/22 to 4/29/23;
9-lb. cases containing 12 packages of 4-oz "All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast" with use by dates ranging from 5/10/22 to 4/29/23;
6-lb. cases containing 24 individual packages of 4-oz "All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet" with use by date 3/5/23.

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CHONBURI, THAILAND - JULY 9: Chicken breasts get sorted at the Thai Poultry Group (TPG) chicken processing and slaughtering factory July 9, 2005 in Chonburi, Thailand. The factory has 1,200 employees that are able to deal with 10,000 birds per hour at full capacity. However since Bird Flu outbreak, the processing plant has had to cut its production almost 40%. The Thai Poultry Group exports to European Union, Japan, Middle East, Hong Kong and South Korea.

USDA Issues Warning Over Wayne Farm's Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breasts

According to the USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service, Wayne Farm's ready-to-eat meal packets include undercooked chicken breasts. The corporation has already dealt with the problem and is working on measures to recover the food packets for disposal.

These undercooked chicken breast dinners will no longer be available since they have already been packaged in meal packs. Before selling again, Wayne Farms must verify that its future batches are at the right temperature and suitable for public consumption.

The Food Safety Agency of the United States advises that poultry products have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit to indicate that they are completely cooked and safe to eat.

Wayne Farms has recalled over 585,000 pounds of undercooked chicken breasts from its packages, which is a huge recall for the company's reputation. A consumer complained about undercooked chicken for a specific batch in April, prompting the business to issue another recall.

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Product and Food Recalls

Technology, beauty, and health goods are subjected to stringent examination and accreditation to build public trust and confidence in these things for everyday use. However, certain neglected aspects of products make it past scrutiny and onto the market, resulting in product recalls.

One of Canada's most recent health items to be recalled is an eye drop due to incorrect labeling (per Global News). The recall caused a major controversy because the company is closely tied to eye health.

CBS News added that there is also an instance of metal fragment contamination in Tastykake's cupcakes.

It's crucial to remember that recalls are necessary since they may be a life-or-death situation for certain people, as they can be harmful and poisonous.

Some people believe it is just an undercook Chicken breast. However, it will expose people with a weakened immune system to salmonella and other illnesses associated with eating undercooked or raw food.

The recall will assist in guaranteeing that every piece of chicken they add to their products is safe and edible in the future.