Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products due to metal contamination; What you need to know

In a concerning development for consumers across the nation, Perdue Foods has announced a voluntary recall of more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after several reports of customers finding metal wire embedded in the products.& This recall comes after the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Perdue concluded that some batches of chicken may be contaminated with a foreign material. The recall, which spans multiple popular Perdue products, specifically affects Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders, Butcher Box Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets, and Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets.& The FSIS and Perdue identified that 167,171 pounds of these products, sold at retailers nationwide, could be compromised, following an unspecified number of consumer complaints. In a statement released on Friday, Maryland-based Perdue Foods disclosed that the contamination was discovered in a limited number of consumer packages. Jeff Shaw, Perdue’s Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Quality, elaborated, “We identified the material as a very thin strand of metal wire, which was inadvertently introduced into the manufacturing process.” While the contamination seems limited, Perdue has opted for a full recall of affected products “out of an abundance of caution.” Though no injuries...