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More than 10K pounds of chicken recalled over possible metal contamination

Posted at 7:48 AM, Nov 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-13 10:07:49-05

More than 10,000 pounds of chicken is being recalled due to possible contamination by "foreign materials," specifically metal.  

Empire Kosher Poultry Inc. says the raw chicken breasts were packaged on November 2 and have the number "P-1015" in the USDA inspection mark. The chicken was reportedly shipped to locations across the country. 

No injuries or illness has been reported, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. 

Consumers are urged to throw away the following products or return them to a place of purchase: 

4 to 5.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 46375 and “Sell By” date 11/14/17. 

1 to 1.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 7488 and “Sell By” date 11/16/17. 

2.5-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 7598 and “Sell By” date11/16/17. 

1 to 1.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 92615 and “Sell By” date 11/17/17.

1 to 1.25 –lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 7888 and “Sell By” date 11/16/17. 

More details can be found here.