Frozen chicken recall August 2021

More than 59,000 pounds of frozen chicken have been recalled due to salmonella contamination concerns. Nationwide recall impacts five stuffed and breaded chicken products sold under three brands, according to an announcement by the Food Safety and Food Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The three brands are Dutch Farms, Milford Valley and Kirkwood.

The recalled products were manufactured by Serenade Foods on February 24 and 25 before being shipped nationwide. All include 5 or 10 oz. Individually wrapped packages, plus establishment number “P-2375” inside the USDA inspection mark:

• Dutch Farms Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese (with a best before date of February 24, 2023)
• Milford Valley Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese (with a best before date of February 24, 2023)
• Milford Valley Chicken Cordon Bleu (with a best before date of February 24, 2023)
• Kirkwood Valley Raw Stuffed Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese (with a best before date of February 24, 2023)
• Kirkwood Valley Raw Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu (with a best before date of February 25, 2023)

FSIS initially issued a public health alert in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about these products just over two months ago on June 2, warning consumers they were suspected to be linked to a salmonella outbreak. If you still have any of the recalled products, FSIS recommends that you either throw them away or return them immediately to the place of purchase.

Although it is already browned and looks cooked, all affected chicken is raw, which can lead people to prepare it incorrectly. In its first alert, FSIS revealed that some of the people who contracted salmonella had air fried, microwaved or undercooked the chicken in the oven.

So far, 28 people have fallen ill in eight states, with illness onset dates ranging from February to June. FSIS and CDC identified six states in their initial report: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. The other two states have yet to be announced to the public.

Salmonella infection is a common type of food poisoning that typically causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, as well as occasional symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache, according to the CDC. Symptoms usually appear between six hours and six days after infection, lasting four to seven days.

Most people recover from a salmonella infection without medical intervention, the CDC says, especially by drinking plenty of fluids while the diarrhea lasts. Children under 5, adults 65 and over, and people with weakened immune systems are most likely to get salmonella infection and serious illness. In some of these severe cases, antibiotics or hospitalization may be needed.

If you think you have a salmonella infection or if you have diarrhea for more than three days, diarrhea with a fever over 102 ° F, bloody stools, prolonged vomiting, or signs of dehydration, the CDC advises you to contact your doctor as soon as possible.

The CDC and FSIS urge all consumers to follow cooking instructions exactly as they appear on packages containing raw foods. The CDC also has a list of precautions you can take to avoid infection with Salmonella.

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