Gold'n Plump, a Minnesota-based company, is recalling approximately 55,608 pounds of chicken, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The recall was announced after Gold'n Plump discovered sand and black soil in its products.
The 18 affected products were produced between June 6–9, 2016.
The products all bear “P-322” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
So far, there have been no known cases of adverse reactions related to consumption of the products. Consumers are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the store of purchase or to throw them out. Healthcare providers should be contacted in cases of concern over illness.
The cause of the contamination is unknown and is under investigation.
The recall has been classified as a Class I recall, which the USDA defines as “a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”
The full list of recalled products:
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN WINGETTES & DRUMMETTES 32900” with a use-by date of 6/18/2016 and 6/20/16.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump Chicken Tenders 34400” with a use-by date of 6/16/2016, 6/18/2016, and 6/19/2016
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST PORTIONS 24700” with a use-by date of 6/29/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS 20500” with a use-by date of 6/20/2016, 6/21/2016,and 6/22/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS 30800” with a use-by date of 6/20/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST PIECES 36400” with a use-by date of 6/22/16.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN THIGHS WITHOUT BACKS 37800” with a use-by date of 6/20/2016, 6/24/2016, and 6/26/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS 20800” with a use-by date of 6/18/2016 and 6/23/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump UNDER GRADE CHICKEN WING SEGMENTS 22900” with a use-by date of 6/17/2016, 6/19/2016, 6/20/2016, and 6/21/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN WINGS 31100” with a use-by date of 6/17/2016, 6/20/2016, and 6/21/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN LIVERS 31300” with a use-by date of 6/18/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Just BARE BONELESS SKINLESS WHOLE CHICKEN LEG 37200” with a use-by date of 6/22/2016, 6/23/2016, 6/24/2016, and 6/25/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN WHOLE LEGS 20700” with a use-by date of 6/20/16.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump CHICKEN GIZZARDS 31200” with a use-by date of 6/20/16 and 6/23/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump Chicken Wingette and Drummettes 33000” with a use-by date of 6/22/2016 and 6/24/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Gold'n Plump Chicken Tenders 34900” with a use-by date of 6/23/2016 and 6/25/2016.
• 24-lb. cases containing “Just BARE WHOLE CHICKEN 59405” with a use-by date of 6/26/2016.
• 40-lb. cases containing “Just BARE CLIPPED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS 53200” with a use-by date of 6/18/2016 and 6/20/2016.
