{"id":36122,"date":"2023-12-16T09:39:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T09:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/fsis-recall-release-063-2023-foreign-matter-contamination\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T09:39:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T09:39:06","slug":"fsis-recall-release-063-2023-foreign-matter-contamination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/fsis-recall-release-063-2023-foreign-matter-contamination\/","title":{"rendered":"FSIS Recall Release 063-2023 Foreign Matter Contamination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>WASHINGTON D.C., Dec.  15, 2023  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212;  <\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"> \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center ;  vertical-align: middle; \"> <b>Recall Release<\/b> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"> <b>CLASS I RECALL<br \/>HEALTH RISK: HIGH<\/b> <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right ;  vertical-align: middle; \"> Congressional and Public Affairs <br \/>Kenneth King <br \/>202-720-9113<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2023\/12\/15\/2797315\/21277\/en\/mailto:FSISpress@usda.gov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"FSISpress@usda.gov\">FSISpress@usda.gov<\/a><br \/>FSIS-RC-063-2023   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"> <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS, INC. RECALLS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"> WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2023\u2013 Simmons Prepared Foods Inc., a Van Buren, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of clear, hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The boneless chicken bites items were produced on Oct. 3, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=QYiT6cF3B6LHZeqEqYRaCt-ZeAcN_GMuZU3WkEZ0cXocR313AQkzUtm8vMt-oZ2QOCUZ-S-6lBEp58zypOml9E6qCUPemQvqwhYHnRBl0abX8szJxhHBmMQDf2-1hF_Fw80jhnWtxmNq-or-ypWHc3lVzwVVXM7fKOgqM-xcsTg=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"view labels\">view labels<\/a>]: <br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:8pt;\">15-oz. carton containing \u201cTGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN\u201d with lot code KL3K03 and Best By date of 12\/26\/2024 located on the side of the carton.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>The products subject to recall bear establishment number \u201cP-20287\u201d inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <br \/>The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that it had received consumer complaints reporting that clear, hard plastic was found under the breading of the boneless chicken bites. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=5STwuTHg_SJHgNBHD4tpRvu7Ue_20HP2Hyl_ECTWEP54yeckEnnX6wVpMJhnmgCwFBjqNnAFUJynt68PgpP6TD4fI-EnmHrALppFIVPTup0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.fsis.usda.gov\/recalls\">www.fsis.usda.gov\/recalls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lainie Button, Director of Brand Management, Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., at 479-215-2743 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2023\/12\/15\/2797315\/21277\/en\/mailto:lainie.button@simfoods.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"lainie.button@simfoods.com\">lainie.button@simfoods.com<\/a>. Consumers with questions can call 1800-280-7185.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2023\/12\/15\/2797315\/21277\/en\/mailto:MPHotline@usda.gov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MPHotline@usda.gov\">MPHotline@usda.gov<\/a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=oD6qTgrQke58NuyQowiyzIBDvTEUzzo_Ye-ry8r5bpHX22bsVy-pLPzukXBcbN3wSWQcicEyB6ueCOM5Xuv6_6Ph6aJR6XBdoKgu_22okDtLorZFnRCA7mknS6zWUZ2YDgcWGzVyzyL69fwatI8zu5PrGzcgEZpFNNxXBnyUqVoSSU2BAzyb0O2wNSqjAUpKWzSNnJRQkEguvLmCMuw-9OUBDf0SvGOiRNd5EbfJXyVnVAvzJo4iOtNHVMtmjE335xtTBCpJF7QHErMb0UPyj4yVZu3pkTmeWqpnfwwoDMEaITGSx8WpA_jrypmsZ_GXD0VUvw6CsMyrLM654eduK8yzVvPtBYZ05ayVOVRypjQLhDlQTobvrof0VxphmZ4wBKWkXneVpqIBbuseyIqy6UVr2AnQcDjdIb-sIGy1dxE5SInFNNAqxf6pYTaWt18fbd1itD7_H4doay5aK3YBQLLEx2aTHew8_MxzfPnEAQriK_XVyYDAr0XnlT-9ijxQ_Qq-pLL8xz3dCBykUNuNnxtJWnXh3LuojVkyKKvpQR0ma7i4QO9ubNW9GwL3LC7bDv2f2aAn-IOrt-lLpiVZUGC-tz9f6gQ6At2wCIkPa4zuS1-JsS7nSq1iXD0-N4nl6mtevjBhn7zYiJ9cjAec3Q==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov\/eCCF\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center ;  vertical-align: middle; \"> ### <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center ;  vertical-align: middle; \"> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Access news releases and other information at FSIS\u2019 website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=sSmebnVJf3CGy73opnDQYatn9gP4HFhfFVB2LS_e2gEa7tushFw6GeAKaKhTrflTGuwj5KIxuoH1X-W1hPEU2RirIpGQOBzYqKNB9UZckUHC0fUOKIkuJrEWQoXeefRQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">http:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/recalls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Follow FSIS on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=d05OVni6l6-QeHyNz9qeU3RbCBZXuNCvm1fSiP_o6G7vmHZaLR5Ke4TyJgI601-8zks5WFv7GPFrgedewSgu1zO5UUfHHlyQNSw1EzczbEQc0-dUQGls-vBEU_ixF2KX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"twitter.com\/usdafoodsafety\">twitter.com\/usdafoodsafety<\/a> or in Spanish at: <u>twitter.com\/usdafoodsafe_es.<\/u><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\"> \u00a0 <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center ;  vertical-align: middle; \"> <b>USDA RECALL CLASSIFICATIONS<\/b> <\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\"> \u00a0 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"> <b>Class I <\/b>This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"> <b>Class II <\/b>This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"> <b>Class III <\/b>This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center ;  vertical-align: middle; \"> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice), or 202-720-6382 (TDD).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<ul id=\"gnw_attachments_section-items\">\n<li>\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=eGhSZ0sjikaUvu5zo0_PE6yD-q4QN60RDkL1tWadxilgCL3YyXDo0y2gmt0rbedJRyJu1BDh3db8CTkPS9Vw1_xu0s9lveJE70vw4RBOVLu7wt60hfjrKKUpaSGsPvnMHcI8VSLvJTcE6zIQ5lmlZvKenmI58NF_IH085U2Z8WjVZf-veJKvSJsR8AGZz1f4eUJmQpopkqFJjp5tkLti5qboQC7nAG7Ve97prMN_sKc=\" title=\"FSIS Recall Release 063-2023 Foreign Matter Contamination\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FSIS Recall Release 063-2023 Foreign Matter Contamination<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recall Release CLASS I RECALLHEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs Kenneth King 202-720-9113FSISpress@usda.govFSIS-RC-063-2023 \u00a0 SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS, INC. 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