Wegmans Recalls Chicken Nuggets: Wegmans Food Markets has issued a voluntary recall for its popular chicken nuggets due to potential contamination with bone fragments. This recall affects consumers across eight states and highlights the importance of food safety in our everyday lives.
Recall Details: Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Under Scrutiny
On January 24th, 2025, Wegmans Food Markets announced a voluntary recall of its “Wegmans family pack fully cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat” products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) followed up with a public health alert on January 27th, 2025, after receiving multiple consumer complaints about bone fragments in the
chicken nuggets.The recalled product details are
- Product Name:- Wegmans family pack fully cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat
- Package Size:- 46-oz. plastic package
- Establishment Number:- P-33944 (inside the USDA mark of inspection)
- Best-Used-By Date:- July 26, 2025
- UPC:- 0-77890-25210-9
While the specific states affected by the recall aren’t listed in the provided information, Wegmans has confirmed that the products were distributed to retail locations in eight states.
Consumer Safety: What You Should Do
If you’ve purchased these chicken nuggets, here’s what you need to know
- Check your freezer:- The recalled products have been out of stores for several months, but consumers may have frozen them for later use.
- Don’t consume:- If you have the affected product, do not eat it.
- Return or discard:- You can either throw away the product or return it to any Wegmans store for a full refund.
- Stay informed:- For more information, contact Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. However, the presence of bone fragments in food products poses a serious health risk, particularly for young children, older adults, and individuals with dental issues.
This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and the role that both companies and consumers play in maintaining it. By staying informed and taking prompt action, we can all contribute to a safer food supply chain.
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