GNP Co., a Cold Spring facility, is recalling about 55,608 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced June 18.
The chicken products were produced on various dates from June 6 to June 9, 2016. GNP Co. is a well-known provider of “premium branded and custom chicken products to retail, deli and foodservice customers.”
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-322” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped for food service and retail distribution nationwide, according to a press release by FSIS.
The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that sand and black soil were found in some of their products. The source of the contamination is under investigation by the establishment and law enforcement.
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 who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Jane Kalthoff, customer representative supervisor, at 800-328-2838.
For detailed information about the GNP Co. chicken products subject to recall, go online to: http://ow.ly/DwRw301rODO
