Some of the nuggets in the recall were distributed to stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Perdue Foods LLC of Bridgewater, Va., is recalling more than 1,400 pounds of chicken nuggets after it was discovered the product was improperly labeled by not listing milk among the ingredients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday.
Some of the nuggets in the recall were distributed to retail stores in Massachusetts.
The recall applies to bundled packages of Perdue Original Chicken Breast Nuggets containing 3 12-ounce trays packs. Each package bears the establishment number "P.369" and is marked with a sell-by date of Dec. 16, 2012.
The nuggets were made on Oct. 16.
In addition to Massachusetts, the product was also distributed to stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
According to the Department of Agriculture's Food and Safety Inspection Service, the problem was discovered by the company and occurred as a result of an ingredient reformulation and a labeling error.
There have been no reports of anyone with milk allergies having adverse reactions to the consumption of the nuggets. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
The problem was discovered by the company and occurred as a result of an ingredient reformulation and a labeling error. FSIS and the company have not received reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Purdue Consumer Relations at 1-877-727-3447.
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.
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 l0 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.