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Perdue Recalling 68,000 Pounds Of Ready-To-Eat Chicken Nuggets Over Possible Wood Contamination

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Perdue Foods, LLC is recalling approximately 68,244 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken nugget products because they may be contaminated with wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The ready-to-eat chicken nugget items were produced on Oct. 25, 2018.

Perdue Recalling 68,244 Pounds Of Ready-To-Eat Chicken Nuggets Over Possible Wood Contamination
Credit: United States Department of Agriculture

Health officials say they are recalling the 22-ounce plastic bag packages of frozen Perdue SimplySmart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets Gluten Free with "Best By: Date 10/25/19" and UPC Bar Code "72745-80656."

So far, three customers have complained of wood in the product.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Perdue Consumer Care at (877) 727-3447.

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