
TL;DR
The USDA has recalled 25,000 pounds of chicken products due to safety concerns, affecting foodservice businesses in five New England states. The recall involves frozen Buffalo chicken-flavored items from Shanghai Ravioli Corporation.
✦ Why It Matters
Check your inventory for the recalled chicken products and return them immediately to ensure safety.
Key Takeaways
Full Summary
On August 26, the USDA announced a recall of 24,900 pounds of frozen Buffalo chicken products from Shanghai Ravioli Corporation, impacting Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The recalled items, 'Buffalo chicken rangoon' and 'Benedetto’s Buffalo chicken mozzarella sticks,' were found to have false inspection marks, indicating they may not have undergone proper safety checks.
This recall is part of a growing trend where the USDA is tightening regulations on imported foods, following similar recalls of soup and bacon from Canada. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) classified this recall as Class I, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences.
Consumers are advised to discard or return the products to ensure safety.
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