Aspen Foods is recalling 1,978,680 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The original announcement was on July 2, for 58,320 pounds, and more product was added this week.
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Oklahomans should check their freezers for the recalled frozen, stuffed chicken entrees (chicken Kiev, chicken cordon bleu, and chicken with broccoli and cheese).
The products affected by the recall have the number “P-276” with lot code numbers 0950292102, 0950512101, or 0951132202. FSIS said the chicken products were shipped to retail stores and food service locations nationwide under brands such as Family Favorites, Spartan, Acclaim, Kirkwood and others.
WASHINGTON – The Food Safety and Inspection Service issued two recall alerts regarding poultry products that may be contaminated by foodborne pathogens. Several brands of frozen, raw chicken products have been recalled, including Barber Foods, Meijer, Sysco, and Omaha Steaks.
As of Thursday, 10 cases in three states – eight in Minnesota, one in Wisconsin and one in Oklahoma – have been linked to two multistate salmonella enteritidis outbreaks. FSIS continues to work with public health partners on this investigation. Most people recover without treatment. Patients typically experience nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. They said the product may appear to be cooked when in fact it is raw and should be handled carefully to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Use a food thermometer to check that the product has reached an internal temperature of 165° F, checking at the center, the thickest part, and the surface of the product.
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The FDA advises all consumers to treat this product as a raw chicken product.
