More Than 165,000 Pounds of Perdue Chicken Recalled For Metal Contamination

Perdue Foods is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders due to potential metal contamination. The recall was initiated after consumers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products. The recalled items include 22-oz. Perdue Simply Smart Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, 29-oz. Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders, and 22-oz. Butcherbox Organic Chicken Breast Nuggets. All products have a "Best if Used By" date of March 23, 2025, and were shipped nationwide and sold online. FSIS is urging consumers not to consume the recalled items and to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Perdue consumer care at 1-866-866-3703. This recall is one of several recent recalls due to concerns about metal presence in food products.