Perdue recalls chicken nuggets and tenders due to metal contamination

PERRY — If you recently bought Perdue chicken, you may want to check your freezer. The company has issued a recall for three of their products produced in March of this year, according to a release by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The local farm has recalled three frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products:

• 22 ounce vacuum-sealed “Perdue Simply Smart Organics Chicken Breast Nuggets,” with a best by date of 03-23-25 and a UPC bar code of 0-72745-80656-8
• 29 ounce vacuum-sealed “Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders,” with a best by date of 03-23-25 and a UPC bar code of 0-72745-80431-1
• 22 ounce vacuum-sealed “Butcherbox Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets,” with a best by date of 03-23-25 and a UPC bar code of 0-72745-80648-3

Additionally, all three items have the establishment number “P-33944” on the back of their packaging. These items were sold online and shipped nationwide.

The recall was triggered after the firm recieved reports of metal wires embedded in the food. The USDA said no confirmed reports of adverse reactions have occured so far. They urge anyone worried about illness or injury to contact their healthcare provider.

Perdue advised if consumers find these packages in their homes, do not eat the product and contact Perdue for a refund at (866) 866-3703.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854, or email MPHotline@usda.gov.