Chicken Recall At NJ ShopRite Stores: Here's What That Means

Some chicken sold in ShopRite stores was recalled in New Jersey this weekend, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. More contact information was provided for details on the recall.

Amboy Group of Woodbridge has recalled raw boneless and skinless poultry products because the products were misbranded and may contain milk, egg, and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the finished product label, according to a press release.

The raw boneless and skinless poultry products were produced on various dates from Dec. 5, 2016 through Dec. 5, 2018. The following products are subject to recall (view labels here):

• 16-oz. plastic trays of “Shop Rite Ready To Cook BONELESS & SKINLESS Chicken Breast Italian Style Panko Breaded.”
• 16-oz. plastic trays of “Shop Rite Ready To Cook BONELESS & SKINLESS Chicken Breast Sundried Tomato Panko Breaded.”
• 16-oz. plastic trays of “Shop Rite Ready To Cook BONELESS & SKINLESS Chicken Breast Parmesan Panko Breaded.”
• 16-oz. plastic trays of “Shop Rite Ready To Cook BONELESS & SKINLESS Chicken Breast Mustard Panko Breaded.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-33789” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in New Jersey, according to the release.

The problem was discovered on Dec. 5, 2018 by FSIS inspection program personnel while conducting a routine label verification task, according to the release.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions because of consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some products may already be in consumers’ refrigerators or 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.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Logan McNamara, controller of Amboy Group, LLC, at (732) 682-8329.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. They can also contact Logan McNamara, controller of Amboy Group LLC, at 732-682-8329.

The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.

Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

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