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USDA warns about chicken sold in 9 states

The USDA has issued a public health alert for certain Private Selection chicken products sold in nine states due to an undeclared egg allergen. ©Image Credit: USDA

Buying chicken for dinner shouldn't require detective work, but shoppers in nine states may want to double-check what's sitting in their fridge or freezer. The United States Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain packages of Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts after discovering a labeling mistake that could put some consumers at serious risk. The issue is an undeclared allergen.

The alert covers 21-ounce packages of Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat.

According to the USDA, affected packages include a best-if-used-by date of JUN 28 2026, lot code of 15326A, and establishment number of P-45288B. The products were shipped to Kroger and Fred Meyer stores in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

Although the chicken is no longer being sold in stores, officials say consumers may still have it at home in refrigerators or freezers.

What's the problem?

The chicken packages were distributed with incorrect nutrition labeling on the back. More importantly, the labels fail to list eggs as an allergen. For most people, that's unlikely to cause any issues. But for anyone with an egg allergy, eating the product could trigger reactions ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

That's why the USDA issued the public health alert even though no illnesses have been reported so far. If you have the affected chicken and you or someone in your household has an egg allergy, don't eat it.

The USDA says consumers should either throw the product away or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund. As the product is no longer available for sale, a formal recall was not requested. But if you recently bought Private Selection Honey Dijon chicken from Kroger or Fred Meyer, now might be a good time to check your freezer, especially if someone in your home has an egg allergy.

Source: Eating Well

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