Aspen Foods Recalls 561,000 Pounds of Chicken

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Aspen Foods recalls more than 500 thousand lbs of chicken

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Aspen Foods, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 561,000 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products that appear to be ready-to-eat (RTE)  and may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

Company/Brand:

Aspen Foods / Various uncooked, or prepared packages

Aspen Foods Chicken Recall Overview:

Following the original recall on July 15, 2015, FSIS conducted intensified sampling at this establishment to ensure that the hazard responsible for the initial contamination had been controlled by Aspen Foods. Results from FSIS sampling revealed positive results that matched the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis to Aspen Foods products. With this and additional information, Aspen Foods chose to recall additional products in an effort to prevent additional illness. The scope of this recall expansion now includes all products associated with contaminated source material.

On July 15, 2015, Aspen Foods recalled approximately 1,978,680 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed, and breaded chicken items that appear to be ready-to-eat (RTE) were produced between April 15, 2015 and July 10, 2015 with “best if used by” dates between July 14, 2016 and October 10, 2016. To view a full list of recalled products, please click here | Download XLS.

Where Is Aspen Foods Products Sold:

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “P-1358” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This product was shipped to retail stores and food service locations nationwide.

Products include:

On September 18, 2015 Aspen Foods sent out a statement in which they said,

The safety of our products and the confidence of our customer is critically important to us.  However, without clear evidence to justify this massive new recall, we believe that complying with USDA’s request will only create confusion and concern in the marketplace and harm our company’s reputation when we have been cooperative and proactive, and when we have evidence to show that our products are safe and compliant with federal rules.

What To Do If You Purchased This Product:

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Although the product subject to recall may appear to be cooked, this product is in fact uncooked (raw) and should be handled carefully to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen. Particular attention needs to be paid to safely prepare and cook these raw poultry products to a temperature of 165° F checking at the center, the thickest part and the surface of the product.

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How to Contact Aspen Foods:

Consumers with questions can contact the company directly at (844) 277-6802.

For More Information On This Recall:

Please visit the FSIS Website for more details.

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