Following rumors that some of its frozen breaded chicken breast nuggets might contain bone fragments, Wegmans Food Markets has recalled the product. Customers in eight states as well as the District of Columbia are impacted by this recall.
The item in question is the 46-ounce plastic packages of “Wegmans Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat.”
The product is the subject of a public health alert from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which advises consumers to either return it to the retailer or dispose of it. However, a standard recall notice was not issued because the product is no longer available for purchase.
The impacted packages were manufactured on August 26, 2024, and have a “best if used by” date of August 26, 2025. The date is located in the lower right corner of the packaging, adjacent to the barcode.
Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. were among the states where the frozen chicken nuggets were shipped.
Wegmans received numerous complaints from customers regarding the product’s inclusion of bone fragments, which led to the recall.
Thankfully, eating the nuggets has not been linked to any confirmed injuries. The FSIS is worried that some customers might still have these impacted packages in their freezers without realizing the issue.
The recall emphasizes how crucial it is for consumers to exercise caution when handling frozen foods, even after they have been bought. Even if the product hasn’t been opened, customers who still have it in their possession are advised not to eat it.
They ought to return the item to Wegmans for a complete refund or dispose of it. Regardless of whether they seem to be intact or not, this is applicable to all impacted packages. Wegmans has also provided customer service contact information for those seeking further assistance.
Customers can reach Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
As of now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not reported any injuries linked to the recalled product, but it remains important for consumers to check their freezers and act quickly to remove the affected chicken nuggets from circulation.
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Wegmans has assured customers that they will receive a full refund upon returning the product, and the company is working to ensure that all affected packages are properly addressed.
Customers are reminded by this recall to keep up with product safety alerts and recalls, particularly for frozen food items that might be kept in their homes for extended periods of time.
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With food safety always a priority, Wegmans is taking the required steps to educate its consumers and rectify the issue in a timely manner.
