It's time to check your freezer.
A recall has been issued for nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that could be contaminated with salmonella.
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The items were produced by Indiana-based Serenade Foods and sold under three different brands: Dutch Farms, Milford Valley and Kirkwood, which is an Aldi brand.
The recalled items were produced on Feb. 24, 2021 and Feb. 25, 2021 and bear establishment number “P- 2375” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The items were shipped to distributors nationwide and include:
--5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Dutch Farms Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese” with lot code BR 1055 and a best-if-used-by date of Feb. 24, 2023
--5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Milford Valley Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese" with lot code BR 1055 and a best-if-used-by date of Feb. 24, 2023
--10-oz box of two individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Milford Valley Chicken Cordon Bleu" with lot code CB 1055 and a best-if-used-by date of Feb. 24, 2023
--5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Kirkwood Raw Stuffed Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese” with lot code BR 1055 and a best-if-used-by date of Feb. 24, 2023
--5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Kirkwood Raw Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu” with lot code CB 1056 and a best-if-used-by date of Feb. 25, 2023
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The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service previously issued a public health alert on June 2 related to these products. An official recall was posted on August 9.
Officials are investigating 28 cases of Salmonella cases across eight different states, with onset dates ranging from February 21 through June 28. Unopened packages of chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese were collected from an ill person’s home and tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis. Officials are continuing to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health partners on the investigation.
Consumption of food contaminated with salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.
The products of concern may appear to be ready-to-eat but are in fact raw and need to be fully cooked according to the manufacturer cooking instructions on the package before consumption. The labels for these products identify cooking instructions for preparation in an oven. The products should not be prepared in the microwave or air fryer.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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